May 1

May 1 is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years); 244 days remain until the end of the year.

Observances

• Armed Forces Day (Mauritania)

• Constitution Day (Argentina, Latvia, Marshall Islands)

• Commemoration of the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat following the foundation of Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti (India):

  • Maharashtra Day

• International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day

• Lei Day (Hawaii)

• International Workers' Day or Labour Day, and its related observances:

  • Law Day (United States), formerly intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. (United States)

  • Loyalty Day, formerly intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labour Day. (United States)

• May Day (beginning of Summer) observances in the Northern hemisphere:

  • Calan Mai (Wales)

  • Beltane (Gaelic)

• Save The Rhino Day (US)

• Couple Appreciation Day (US)

• National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day (US)

• Frequent Flyer Day (US)

• Learn to Ride a Bike Day (US)

• Law Day (US)

• Interpreter Appreciation Day (US)

• World Carnivorous Plant Day

• Global Travel Advisor Day (US)

• National Skilled Trades Day (US)

• National Purebred Dog Day (US)

• National Chocolate Parfait Day (US)