Next Year (2026) Gregorian May
May 2026
Important Dates
2026/5/1 Thu
Start of Income Tax Filing
2026/5/1 Thu
Labor Day
2026/5/2 Fri
International Neuroblastoma Day
Raise awareness and attention for neuroblastoma (childhood cancer).
2026/5/3 Sat
World Press Freedom Day
Raise awareness of press freedom and protect journalists' rights.
2026/5/4 Sun
Youth Day
Commemorate the May Fourth Movement and inspire youth to take social responsibility.
2026/5/4 Sun
Star Wars Day
Due to the English pronunciation 'May the Fourth' sounding like the classic Star Wars line 'May the Force be with you,' fans celebrate this day for the Star Wars series.
2026/5/5 Mon
World Asthma Day
First Tuesday of May
2026/5/5 Mon
International Midwives Day
Appreciate midwives' contributions to maternal and infant health.
2026/5/5 Mon
Beginning of Summer
The start of summer, with rising temperatures and vigorous crop growth.
2026/5/8 Thu
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
2026/5/9 Fri
World Migratory Bird Day
Second Saturday of May
2026/5/10 Sat
Mother's Day
Second Sunday of May.
2026/5/12 Mon
International Nurses Day
2026/5/14 Wed
Yellow and Rose Day
Besides Mother's Day in May, May 14 is also 'Yellow and Rose Day.'
2026/5/15 Thu
International Day of Families
2026/5/17 Sat
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
2026/5/17 Sat
International Day Against Homophobia
2026/5/18 Sun
International Museum Day
2026/5/20 Tue
Grain Full
Grain Full is an important solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar, marking the change of seasons.
2026/5/20 Tue
520 Confession Day
Because '520' sounds like 'I love you' in Mandarin, it has become a day to express love.
2026/5/23 Fri
World Turtle Day
2026/5/26 Mon
World Challenge to Human Physical Limits Day
2026/5/29 Thu
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Recognize the contributions of UN peacekeepers.
2026/5/29 Thu
World Brain Tumor Day
Raise awareness of brain tumors and support patients and research.
2026/5/31 Sat
World No Tobacco Day
Promote awareness of the health hazards of smoking and advocate for tobacco control.
Thought Directions and Key Topics
Mother's Day, confession, maternal love, summer, family, exams, family, movies, travel
Zodiac Topics
Taurus 4/20-5/20Gemini 5/21-6/21
Festival Topics
Labor Day, Mother's Day
Solar Terms
2026/5/5
Beginning of Summer
Summer begins, temperatures gradually rise.
2026/5/21
Grain Full
Rain increases, crops begin to plump up.
Taiwan Food & Travel
Tung Blossom Festival, Mother's Day dining, gift-giving, Penghu Fireworks Festival, Matsu Blue Tears, Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival, Museum Day, Graduation Banquet, Hehuanshan Alpine Rhododendron, Donggang Tuna Festival, Koxinga Cultural Festival, Golden Shower Tree Festival, Kaohsiung Youth Design Festival, Native Mango Season
Consumer Spending
Mother's Day (restaurants, skincare products, SPA, accommodations, massage equipment, etc.), Golden Melody Awards
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