May 2026 — Social Media Holiday Calendar

May includes Mother's Day, Star Wars Day, Eid al-Adha (confirmed May 27–30), Labour Day and Memorial Day in the same month.

12 events · 6 international · 7 Türkiye · Open interactive calendar →

International Observances 6

1 May

National Holiday

International Workers' Day

Labour Day — official public holiday in Türkiye and over 80 countries. Celebrates the labor movement and workers' rights.

Marketing note Strong global engagement, especially in Europe, Latin America, Türkiye and Asia.

Source: Turkish Official Calendar

4 May

Fun

Star Wars Day

"May the 4th be with you" — a global fan-led celebration of Star Wars, now embraced by Lucasfilm/Disney.

Marketing note Extremely high shareability. Works for virtually any brand with a playful angle.

8 May

Awareness

World Red Cross Day

Annual celebration of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on the birthday of Henri Dunant (1828).

Source: ICRC

10 May

Cultural

Mother's Day

Honors mothers and motherhood. Observed on the second Sunday of May in the US, Canada, Australia and Türkiye. May 10 in 2026.

Marketing note One of the top retail and gifting occasions globally. Very high emotional resonance.

15 May

Awareness

International Day of Families

UN-designated day promoting awareness of family-related issues and rights.

Source: UN Resolution 47/237

25 May

Cultural

Memorial Day (US)

US federal holiday honoring military personnel who died in service. Last Monday of May — May 25 in 2026.

Marketing note US-focused. Marks the unofficial start of summer in the United States.

Source: US Federal Holiday

Türkiye 7

1 May

National Holiday

International Workers' Day Emek ve Dayanışma Günü

Labour Day — official public holiday in Türkiye and over 80 countries. Celebrates the labor movement and workers' rights.

Marketing note Strong global engagement, especially in Europe, Latin America, Türkiye and Asia.

Source: Turkish Official Calendar

19 May

National Holiday

Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı

Marks Atatürk's arrival in Samsun on May 19, 1919, beginning the Turkish War of Independence. Celebrated as a day for youth and sports.

Source: Turkish Official Calendar

26 May

Religious Holiday Half day

Eid al-Adha Eve (Arife) Kurban Bayramı Arifesi

Preparation day before the Feast of Sacrifice. Half-day public holiday in Türkiye. Date confirmed in the Türkiye Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı 2026 calendar. Note: Islamic holiday dates in other countries may differ.