May 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: From Maharashtra Day, and Mother’s Day, to World Laughter Day and Buddha Purnima; Full List of Important Dates and Days in This Month
Welcome to May 2024, where the heat's on and the events are sizzling! From festivals to birthdays, the fifth month of the year gives us reason to celebrate almost every day. So, let's dive into the action-packed calendar and join the fun!
Buckle up, guys! We’re about to have a fun blast of festivals, religious events, and holidays in May 2024! May is not just about juices, coolers, flowers, picnics, and ice, but also about diving into a pool of events, festivals, and holidays, both national and international. Festivals are like the soul of a community, and May has a whole bunch of them—from celebrating state birthdays to honouring mothers and languages, and even embracing different cultures and religions. So, let's dive into the May madness! For all the scoop on festivals, important dates, and events in May 2024, check out this handy May 2024 festivals, events, and holidays calendar. You can consider it your go-to guide. Long Weekends in 2024 List: Check the New Year Calendar With Holiday Dates To Plan Your Travel and Holidays This Year.
May kicks off with a bang! May 1 is not just International Labour Day 2024, but also Maharashtra Day 2024 and Gujarat Day 2024, celebrating the formation of these states. May 2 is a double delight for tuna fans, as it's World Tuna Day 2024 and International Harry Potter Day. May 3 is crucial for Press Freedom Day 2024, followed by International Firefighters Day 2024 and Coal Miners Day 2024 on May 4. Get ready for some fun and laughter on May 5 with World Laughter Day. May 6 is International No Diet Day for those who prefer indulgence. May 7 brings World Athletics Day 2024 for fitness enthusiasts, World Asthma Day for raising awareness, and Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti in his honour. May 8 observes World Red Cross Day and World Thalassaemia Day. May 9 celebrates Maharana Pratap Jayanti to honour his life and legacy. May 10 marks Lord Parshuram Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya 2024, and World Lupus Day for spreading awareness.
The next set of exciting holidays begins on May 11th, which marks National Technology Day 2024, and if you're into birdwatching, don't miss World Migratory Birds Day 2024 also on May 11—it's a real treat! May 12 is double the celebration with Mother's Day 2024 and International Nurses Day 2024, so show some love to the special people in your life. May 15 is all about families with the International Day of Families. On May 16, let's raise awareness about dengue with National Dengue Day and shed some light with the International Day of Light 2024. May 17 is a day of awareness for World Telecommunication Day, Hypertension Day, and National Endangered Species Day. May 18 is packed with World AIDS Vaccine Day, International Museum Day, and Armed Forces Day. And on May 19, it's time to celebrate Pentecost Sunday, a Christian holiday filled with joy and festivities.
We wrap up May 2024 with a bang too! May 21 is National Terrorism Day 2024, focusing on important global issues. Tea lovers, rejoice! It's also International Tea Day on May 21. May 22 is all about biodiversity with the International Day for Biological Diversity. On May 23, it's time to celebrate our shelled friends with World Turtle Day and honour Gautam Buddha on Buddha Purnima 2024. Don't forget to give your brother some love on National Brother's Day 2024 on May 24. May 25 is Africa Day and Wine Day 2024—cheers to that! Let’s remember our heroes on National Memorial Day on May 27. May 29 is the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. May 30 celebrates Goa's formation with Goa Statehood Day 2024 and Hindi Journalism Day 2024. Finally, on May 31, let's say no to tobacco on Anti-Tobacco Day, or World No Tobacco Day. Dry Days in India 2024 List With Festival & Event Dates: Get Full Calendar With Dates When Alcohol Will Not Be Available for Sale in Liquor Stores, Pubs & Bars Across the Country.
Full May 2024 Festivals Calendar
| Date | Day | Festival/Event |
| May 1 | Wednesday | International Labour Day or May Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Maharashtra Day |
| May 1 | Wednesday | Gujarat Day |
| May 2 | Thursday | World Tuna Day |
| May 2 | Thursday | International Harry Potter Day |
| May 3 | Friday | Press Freedom Day |
| May 4 | Saturday | Coal Miners Day |
| May 4 | Saturday | International Firefighters Day |
| May 4 | Saturday | Star Wars Day |
| May 5 | Sunday | World Laughter Day |
| May 6 | Monday | International No Diet Day |
| May 7 | Tuesday | World Athletics Day |
| May 7 | Tuesday | World Asthma Day |
| May 7 | Tuesday | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| May 8 | Wednesday | World Red Cross Day |
| May 8 | Wednesday | World Thalassaemia Day |
| May 9 | Thursday | Maharana Pratap Jayanti |
| May 10 | Friday | Parshuram Jayanti |
| May 10 | Friday | Akshaya Tritiya |
| May 10 | Friday | World Lupus Day |
| May 11 | Saturday | National Technology Day |
| May 11 | Saturday | World Migratory Birds Day |
| May 12 | Sunday | International Nurses Day |
| May 12 | Sunday | Mother’s Day |
| May 12 | Sunday | Shree Shankaracharya Jayanti |
| May 15 | Wednesday | International Day of Families |
| May 16 | Thursday | National Dengue Day |
| May 16 | Thursday | International Day of Light |
| May 17 | Friday | World Telecommunication Day |
| May 17 | Friday | World Hypertension Day |
| May 17 | Friday | National Endangered Species Day |
| May 18 | Saturday | World AIDS Vaccine Day |
| May 18 | Saturday | International Museum Day |
| May 18 | Saturday | Armed Forces Day |
| May 19 | Sunday | Pentecost Sunday |
| May 21 | Tuesday | National Anti-Terrorism Day |
| May 21 | Tuesday | World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development |
| May 21 | Tuesday | International Tea Day |
| May 22 | Wednesday | International Day for Biological Diversity |
| May 23 | Thursday | Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti |
| May 23 | Thursday | World Turtle Day |
| May 24 | Friday | National Brother’s Day |
| May 25 | Saturday | Africa Day |
| May 25 | Saturday | Wine Day |
| May 27 | Monday | National Memorial Day |
| May 29 | Wednesday | International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers |
| May 30 | Thursday | Hindi Journalism Day |
| May 30 | Thursday | Goa Statehood Day |
| May 31 | Friday | Anti-Tobacco Day |
Get ready to spice up your May 2024 with our awesome May 2024 festivals, events and holidays calendar! Whether you're into holidays, celebrations, festivals, or just good old-fashioned fun, we've got you covered. Let's make this May 2024 one to remember!
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