Calendar · 2027
May 2027 festivals & important days
8 occasions in May 2027, in date order, each with ready-to-share creatives.
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1Sat
Labour Day
Saturday, 1 May 2027 · Important Day
Labour Day, or International Workers' Day, on 1 May honours workers and their contribution to society.
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3Mon
World Press Freedom Day
Monday, 3 May 2027 · Important Day
World Press Freedom Day on 3 May defends the freedom of the media and honours journalists..
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8Sat
Akshaya Tritiya
Saturday, 8 May 2027* · Festival
Akshaya Tritiya, or Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar, ideal for buying gold and starting new ventures..
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9Sun
Mother's Day
Sunday, 9 May 2027 · Important Day
Mother's Day in India and many countries falls on the second Sunday of May, a day to thank mothers for their love and care..
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12Wed
International Nurses Day
Wednesday, 12 May 2027 · Important Day
International Nurses Day on 12 May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, honours nurses around the world..
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17Mon
Eid ul-Adha
Monday, 17 May 2027* · Festival
Eid ul-Adha, also called Bakrid, honours the spirit of sacrifice and faith, celebrated with prayers, sharing meals and charity.
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20Thu
Buddha Purnima
Thursday, 20 May 2027* · Festival
Buddha Purnima celebrates the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha.
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31Mon
World No Tobacco Day
Monday, 31 May 2027 · Important Day
World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, led by the World Health Organization, raises awareness of the harm caused by tobacco..
* Date depends on the lunar calendar or moon sighting and is confirmed closer to the day.