Today is: May 22
Day Week Month

Dhul-Qa'dah (M)

Chocolate Festival, Grenada (GD)

Click-It-or-Ticket Mobilization

Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day, Ntl.

Epilepsy Week, Ntl. (UK)

Exercise Right Week (AU)

Fes Music Festival (MO)

Ivor Novello Awards (UK)

Ivors Week (UK)

Mental Health Action Day

Red Nose Day

Road Safety Week, Canadian (CA)

143 Day, Mr. Rogers Day

AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day

Arthritis Care Awareness Week (UK)

Ascension Day, Orthodox (C)

Asian and Pacific Islander AIDS Awareness Day

Autoimmune Arthritis Day, World

Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day (1868), Ntl.

Backyard Games Week, Ntl.

Be a Millionaire Day

Bee Day, World

Best Friend-in-Law Day, Ntl.

Biological Diversity Day, World (1992)

Boys and Girls Club Day (1906)

Brother's Day, Ntl

Canadian Immigrants' Day (CA)

Cannes Film Festival (FR)

Colored Troops Founders Day (1863)

Creativation (US-MO)

Cultural Diversity, World Day of

Declaration of the Bab (1844)

Dementia Awareness Week (UK)

Devil's Food Cake Day, Ntl.

Dirty Dishes Day, (No)

Don't Fry in the Sun Day

Doughnut Week, The Children’s Trust National (UK)

Eat More Fruits and Veggies Day

Eliza Doolittle Day

Emergency Medical Services Week, Ntl.

Eosinophil Awareness Week, Ntl.

Escargot Day, Ntl.

Europa League Final (TR)

European Day of Parks (1909)

Fair Play Day, World

Families Week, Ntl. (AU)

Florida Folk Festival, White Springs (US-FL)

Food Allergy Week (AU)

Foul Ball Week, Ntl.(1921)

French Open (FR)

Global Day of Prayer (C)

Goth Day, World

Grand Final A-League (AU)

Grand Prix of Canada (CA-QC)

Harvey Milk Day (1930)

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Hepatitis Testing Day, Ntl.

I Need a Patch for That Day

Independence Day (ER)(1991/1994)

Independence Day (TL)(2002)

Indianapolis 500 (US-IN)

Lucky Penny Day

Maritime Day, Ntl. (1819)

Markor, Intl. Day of

Memo Day, Ntl.

Moon—First Quarter

Mount Saint Helens Eruption (US-WA)(1980)

Museum Day, Intl.

Musical Instrument Day, Buy a

National Day (YE)(1990)

Obstetric Fistula, Day to End, Intl.

Old Friends, New Friends Week

Pansexual Visability Day

Pentecost (C)

Premier League Final (UK)

Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day, (1991)

Public Works Week, Ntl.(US/CA)

Rescue Dog Day, Ntl

Ride of Silence, Intl.

Romantic Comedy Day (1941)

Safe Boating Week, (US/CA) Ntl.

Sandwich Week, British (UK)

Schizophrenia Awareness Week, World (AU)

Schizophrenia Day, World

Shavuot (J)

Strawberries Day, Pick

Sunscreen for Sunday

Supply Chain Professionals Day

Tea Day, Intl.

Tiara Day, Intl. (1819)

Turtle Day, World

Unicycle Week, Ride a

Unity Day (CM)(1972)

Vanilla Pudding Day, Ntl.

Vesak (B)(H)

Victoria Day (CA)(1837)

Visit Your Relatives Day

Weights and Measures Day, Intl. (1875)

Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

Decade of Family Farming, Intl.

Earth in Time

Indigenous Languages, Intl. Decade of

International Decade of Healthy Ageing

International Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

Nelson Mandela Decade of Peace

Third International Decade Poverty Eradication

Second UN Decade for Action on Road Safety

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

International Decade for Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

International Decade of Family Farming

Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

Poverty Eradication, 3rd Intl. Decade

Water for Sustainable Development, Intl. Decade

Rose Castroccdsc

Rangeland and Pastoralists, International Year of

Rangeland and Pastoralists, International Year of

Sand and Dust Storms, Intl. Decade on Combating

Islamic Year 1447 (M)

Jewish Year 5786 (J)

Nigeria's Decade of Gas (NG)

United States Semiquincentennial (1776)

Woman Farmer, Year of Intl.

Rangeland and Pastoralists, International Year of

Self-leadership and New Beginnings, Year of

Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation,Year of

Year of the Family (AE)

Year of Urban Planning and Architecture (AZ)

Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia (RU)

Year of the Azalea

Year of the Ficus

Year of the Crocus

Year of the Impatiens

Year of the Sedum

Year of the Hot Pepper

Year of the Ornamental Grasses

Year of the Radish

Volunteers for Sustainable Development, Intl. Year of

Cloud Dancer is the Pantone Color of the Year

Turmeric, Herb of the Year

American Semiquincentennial, 250th Anniversary (1776)

China–Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges (CN)

ASEAN–India Year of Maritime Cooperation (IN)

India–Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI (IN/ES)

Year of Agriculture (IN-MP)

Decade of Sustainable Transport, Intl.

Chinese Year of the Horse, 4724

Losar and Year 2153 (B)

Earth Echo Challenge, Intl.

Nanakshahi Year 558 (S)

Letter and Card Writing Month, Ntl.

Pet Month, Ntl. (UK)

Sikh Awareness Month

Vaisakha (H)

Vaisakh (S)

Dhul-Qa'dah (M)

Iyyar (J)

Snooker World Championship (UK)

Ridván (1863)

Antiqua Sailing Week (AG)

Auctioneers Week, Ntl

Preservation Week

Stewardship Week, Ntl.

Gardening Week, Ntl. (UK)

Multiple Sclerosis Week (UK)

School Nutrition Employee Appreciation Week

Golden Week (JP)

Walpurgisnacht (870 AD)

Coeliac Awareness Day, Intl.

Ardbeg Day (UK)

BaconFest (US-IA)

Bike to Work Day, Ntl.

Blues Music Awards (WC Handy Awards)

Chocolate Festival, Grenada (GD)

Click-It-or-Ticket Mobilization

Coaching Week, Intl.

Dying Matters Awareness Week (UK)

Demystifying Death Week (UK)

Emergency Medical Services Recognition Day, Ntl.

Emergency Preparedness Week, Ntl. (CA)

Epilepsy Week, Ntl. (UK)

Eurovision Song Contest (AT)

Exercise Right Week (AU)

FA Cup Final, Emirates (UK)

Facilities Managers Day, World FM

Facilities Managers Week, World FM

Fes Music Festival (MO)

Garden Wildlife Week (UK)

Ivor Novello Awards (UK)

Ivors Week (UK)

Learn to Swim Week, Intl.

Mental Health Action Day

MOVE Week, European

Naturopathic Medicine Week (US/CA)

Neuropathy Awareness Week, Peripheral, Ntl.

Palliative Care Week, Ntl.(AU)

Performance Marketing Awards (UK)

PlayStation Days of Play

Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced

Red Nose Day

Road Safety Week, Canadian (CA)

Small Business Week, Ntl.

Webby Awards

143 Day, Mr. Rogers Day

65 Roses Month (AU)

African Liberation/Freedom Day (1958/1963)

African Violet Week, Ntl (US-KS)

African World Heritage Day

AIDS Vaccine Awareness Day

AIDS, First Man Cured of AIDS Announced (2011)

Air Quality Awareness Week

Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week, Ntl.

ALS Awareness Month

Amar Das Jayanti (S)

Amaranth Month

Amnesty International Day (1961)

Amyloidosis Day, Ntl. (AU)

Animal Disaster Preparedness Day, Ntl.

Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, Ntl.

Apara Ekadashi (H)

Apple Pie Day, Ntl.

Argania Tree, Intl. Day of the

Armed Forces Day

Arthritis Awareness Month, Ntl.

Arthritis Care Awareness Week (UK)

Ascension Day (C)

Ascension Day, Orthodox (C)

Ascension of Baha'u'llah (1892)

Asian and Pacific Islander AIDS Awareness Day

Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

Asparagus Month, Ntl.

Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month

Asthma Day, World

Auctioneers Day, Ntl

Autoimmune Arthritis Day, World

Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day (1868), Ntl.

Baby Day, Ntl.

Babysitters Day, Ntl.

Backyard Games Week, Ntl.

Bank Holiday (UK)

Bank Holiday (UK/IE)

Barbecue Month, Ntl.

BBQ Week, Ntl. (UK)

Be a Millionaire Day

Be Kind to Animals Week

Beaufort Day (1774)

Bee Day, World

Best Friend-in-Law Day, Ntl.

Beverage Day, Ntl.

Big Day of Giving

Bike and Bicycle Safety Month

Bike Day, Ride a, Ntl

Bike Shop Day, Ntl. (UK)

Bike to School Day

Bike to Work Week, Ntl.

Biographer's Day (1763)

Biological Diversity Day, World (1992)

Bird Day, World Migratory

Birth Control Pill Day (1960)

Birth Mother's Day

Black Mothers Bailout Week

Blessing of the Bikes

Blood Pressure Month, Ntl.

Blue Moon—Full

Blueberry Cheesecake Day

Bonza Bottler Day, Intl

Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month

Boys and Girls Club Day (1906)

Brain Tumor Action Month

Brother's Day, Ntl

Brothers and Sisters Day, Intl.

Brown-Bag-It Day, Ntl.

Bubba Day, Ntl.

Bucket's Got a Hole Day

Buddha Purnima (H)

Building Safety Month, Ntl.

Buttermilk Biscuit Day

Butterscotch Brownie Day

Canadian Immigrants' Day (CA)

Cancer Research Month, Ntl.

Candied Orange Peel Day

Cannes Film Festival (FR)

Car-Keeping Month, Ntl. Good

Carabao Festival (PH)

Cartoonists Day (1895)

Celiac Awareness Month (CA)

Charter Schools Week, Ntl.

Check Your Wipers Day, Southern Hemisphere

Cheese Month, American

Cheese Rolling Competition, Gloucestershire (UK)

Cherry Cobbler Day

Chicken Dance Day

Chickens Day (Respect For), Intl.

Chihuahua Day, Intl.

Children of Fallen Patriots Day (1864)

Children's Book Week

Children's Day (JP/KR)

Children's Hospice Day, Intl.

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, Ntl

Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (US/CA)

Chocolate Chip Day, Ntl.

Chocolate Custard Day, Ntl.

Chocolate Custard Month

Chocolate Parfait Day, Ntl.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day, Intl. (1820)

Cinco de Mayo (MX)(1862)

Civility Awareness Month, Global

Civility Awareness Month, Intl.

Clap 4 Health Month

Clean up Your Room Day

Coca Cola Day (1886)

Coconut Cream Pie Day

Coeliac Awareness Month (UK)

College Savings Day

College Students with Disabilities Recognition Month

Colored Troops Founders Day (1863)

Comic Book Day (Free), Ntl.

Computer, Choose Privacy Week

Condiment Month, Ntl.

Confederate Memorial Day (US-NC, SC)(1863)

Constitution Day (MH)(1979)

Constitution Day (NO)(1814)

Constitution Day (PL)(1791)

Constitution Memorial Day (JP)(1947)

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day

Craft and Design Month (2011)(UK)

Craft Beer Week, American

Creativation (US-MO)

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Month (AU)

Cultural Diversity, World Day of

Cyclofemme

Cystic Fibrosis Month

Cystinosis Awareness Day

Day of Light, Intl.

Day of the Holy Cross (MX)

Deaf Awareness Week (UK)

Declaration of the Bab (1844)

Defense Transportation Day, Ntl.

Dementia Awareness Week (UK)

Devil's Food Cake Day, Ntl.

Dhu al-Hijjah (M)

Dictionary Week (1995)

Digestive Diseases Awareness Month, Ntl.

Dirty Dishes Day, (No)

Dog Mom's Day, Ntl.

Dog Park Day, Ntl.

Don't Fry in the Sun Day

Donate a Day's Wages to Charity Day

Donkey Day, Intl.

Donkey Week (UK)

Donkey Welfare Day (KE)

Doughnut Week, The Children’s Trust National (UK)

Drinking Water Week

Ducasse de Mons, Doudou (BE)(1349)

East Meets West Day (1869)

Eat More Fruits and Veggies Day

Eat What You Want Day

Egg Month

Eid al-Adha (M)

Ekadanta Sankashti (H)

Electrical Safety Month, Ntl.

Eliza Doolittle Day

Emergency Medical Services Week, Ntl.

Employee Health and Fitness Day, Ntl.

Employee Health and Fitness Month, Global

End of the Derg Day (ET) (1991)

Endangered Species Day, Ntl.

Eosinophil Awareness Week, Ntl.

Escargot Day, Ntl.

Etiquette Week, Ntl.

Europa League Final (TR)

European Day of Parks (1909)

Executive Coaching Day

Explosive Ordinance Disposal Day

Fair Play Day, World

Fair Trade Day, World

Fall Labour Day (AU-NT/QLD)

Families Week, Ntl. (AU)

Families, Intl. Day of

Family Week, Ntl

Family Wellness Month

Felony Day (2024)

Ferret Day, Ntl. (UK)

Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month

Finastic Friday, Sharks

Firefighters Day, Intl.

Fitness Day, Ntl.

Five Boro Bike Tour (US-NY)

Flora Day (UK)

Florida Folk Festival, White Springs (US-FL)

Flu Season Begins, Southern

Food Allergy Action Month

Food Allergy Week (AU)

Football (Soccer) Day, World (1924)

Foreign Service Workers Day

Forest Day, Waldchestag (DE)

Foster Care Month, Ntl.

Foul Ball Week, Ntl.(1921)

French Open (FR)

Frog Jumping Day (1865)

Galveston Historic Home Tour (US-TX)

Ganga Dussehra (H)

Garden Meditation Day

Garden Month, Gifts from the

Gardening for Wildlife Month

Gator Day, Ntl

Gaza Freedom Flotilla Attack (2010)

Geek Pride Day (1977)

George Floyd Day (2020)

Get Caught Reading Month

Get Fit, Don't Sit Day

Giro D'Italia (IT)

Global Day of Prayer (C)

Go Topless Day

Goodwill Industries Week (US/CA)

Goth Day, World

Grand Final A-League (AU)

Grand Prix of Canada (CA-QC)

Grand Prix, Miami (US-FL)

Grape Popsicle Day (1905)

Great Prayer Day—Store Bededag (DK)

Green Up Day (US-VT)

Greenery Day (JP)(1901)

Guru Amar Das Sahib (S)(1479)

Guru Arjan Dev Ji (S)(1653)

Haitian Heritage Month

Hajj (M)(SA)

Hamburger Day, Ntl.

Hamburger Month, Ntl.

Harvey Milk Day (1930)

Heal the Children Month

Healthy and Safe Swimming Week

Healthy Vision Month (US)

Hearing and Speech Month, Better

Heart Week (AU)

Hedgehog Awareness Week (UK)

Hemochromatosis Awareness Month (CA)

Hepatitis Awareness Month, Ntl.

Hepatitis Testing Day, Ntl.

Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day (HAE)

Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening and Awareness Month, Ntl.

High Blood Pressure Education Month, Ntl.

Hoagie Day, Ntl.

Hoarders and Pack Rats Day

Homeowner's Day, New

Homophobia and Transphobia, Intl. Day Against (1990)

Horace Mann Day (1796)

Hospital Week, Ntl.

Hug Holiday Week, Ntl.

Hug Your Cat Day

Hummus Day, Intl

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month (CA)

Huntington's Disease Awareness Month

Hurricane Preparedness Week, Ntl.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day

I Need a Patch for That Day

Independence Day (ER)(1991/1994)

Independence Day (GE)(1919)

Independence Day (JO)(1946)

Independence Day (PY)(1811)

Independence Day (TL)(2002)

Indianapolis 500 (US-IN)

Infertility Survival Day, Ntl.

Infrastructure Week, Ntl

Inventors Month, Ntl.

Iris Day

Iris Festival (BE)

Isle of Man TT (UK)

Jamestown Day

Jamestown Founding (1607)

Jeth (S)

Jewish-American Heritage Month

Joseph Brackett Day (1797)

Jyeshtha (H)

Keep Kids Alive—Drive 25, Ntl.

Keffiyeh Day, World

Kentucky Derby (US-KY)

Kids to Parks Day, Ntl.

Labor Day/Worker's Day International (CN)

Lag B'Omer (J)

Last Bell Day (RU)

Law Day

Learn About Composting Day

Learn to Ride a Bike Day

Learn to Swim Day, Intl.

Lei Day, (US-HI)

Leopard Day, World

Leprechaun Day, World

Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Limerick Day (1812)

Lindy Hop Day (Jitterbug), World (1914)

Living Together in Peace, Day of

Living Together in Peace, International Day of

Loomis Day

Lost Sock Memorial Day

Love a Tree Day

Love Day, Global

Lowcountry Shrimp Festival, South Carolina

Loyalty Day

Lucky Penny Day

Lumpy Rug Day

Lung Cancer Awareness Month (AU)

Lupus Awareness Month, Ntl.

Lupus Day, World

Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Macaroon Day, Ntl.

Management Accounting Day, Intl.

Maritime Day, Ntl. (1819)

Markor, Intl. Day of

Martin Z Mollusk Day (US-NJ)

Mata Tirtha Aunshi (H)(NP/IN)

Maternal Mental Health Week

May Day

May One Day

Mayday for Mutts, Ntl

ME/CFS Awareness Month (US-CA)

Meat Free May (UK)

Medication Dependence Prevention Month (AU)

Meditation Month, Ntl.

Mediterranean Diet Month, Intl.

Melanoma Monday

Memo Day, Ntl.

Memorial Day

Menstrual Hygiene Day, Global

Mental Health Awareness Week (CA)

Mental Health Awareness Week (UK)

Mental Health Month, Ntl.

Met Gala (US-NY)

Microchip Your Pet Month (US)

Midnight Sun (NO)

Midwife, International Day of the

Military Appreciation Month, Ntl.

Military Spouses Day

Miniature Golf Day, Ntl.

Missing and Exploited Children's Day, Intl.

Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls, National Day of Awareness for (1992)

Moms Week, Salute to 35+

Moon—First Quarter

Moon—Full

Moon—New

Moon—Third Quarter

Morning Tea for Cancer (AU)

Mother Goose Day

Mother's Day (HT)

Mother's Day

Motherless Daughters Awareness Week (AU)

Motorcycle Safety Month (US/CA), Ntl.

Mount Saint Helens Eruption (US-WA)(1980)

MPS Awareness Day, Intl.

Multiple Sclerosis Carnation Days (CA)

Multiple Sclerosis Day, World

Museum Day, Intl.

Music Week, Canadian (CA-ON)

Music Week, Ntl.

Musical Instrument Day, Buy a

Mystery Month

Nakba Day (PS/IL)(1948)

Narada Jayanti (H)

National Day (AZ)(1918)

National Day (VA)(2025)

National Day (YE)(1990)

Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month, Ntl.

Nightshift Workers Day, Ntl (US/CA)

No Diet Day, Intl.

No Homework Day

No Socks Day

Nurses Day, Intl. (1820)

Nurses Week, Ntl.(1820)

Nursing Week, Ntl. Skilled Home

Nutty Fudge Day, Ntl.

Obstetric Fistula, Day to End, Intl.

Occupational Safety and Health Week, (US/CA/MX)

Old Friends, New Friends Week

Older Americans Month

Orthodox Pentecost (C)

Osama bin Laden Killed (2011)

Osteoporosis Prevention Month, Ntl. (US)

Otter Day, World

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Feast of (PH)

Pansexual Visability Day

Parrot Day, World

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peacekeepers' Day, International United Nations

Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month, Ntl.

Pentecost (C)

Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week (NZ)

Pesach Sheni (J)

Pet Cancer Awareness Month, Ntl.

Pet Month, Ntl.

Pet Week, Ntl.

PGA Championship (US-PA)

Photography Month, Ntl.

Physical Education and Sports Week, Ntl.

Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Ntl.

Physiotherapy Month, Ntl. (CA)

Piercing Day, Ntl

Plant Health Day, Intl.

Plant Health Week (UK)

Podenco Day, Intl. (ES/UK)

Poem on Your Pillow Day

Police Day, Ntl. (FM)

Police Week, Ntl.

Portuguese Language Day, World

Posture Month

Potato, Intl. Day of the

Prayer, National Day of

Preakness Stakes

Premier League Final (UK)

Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day, (1991)

Preservation Month, Ntl.

Press Freedom Day, World

Prevention Week, Ntl.

Public Gardens Week, Ntl.

Public Science Day, Ntl.(CN)

Public Service Recognition Week

Public Works Week, Ntl.(US/CA)

Puppy Mill Action Week

Purebred Dog Day, Ntl.

Radio Day, Public (1971)

Raspberry Popover Day, Ntl.

REACT Month

Read to Your Baby Bump Month, Ntl.

Realtor Day (1908)

Receptionist Day, Intl.

Recommitment Month, Ntl.

Reconciliation Week (AU)(1967)

Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, World (1828)

References Week, Update Your

Registered Nurses Recognition Day, Ntl.

Renaissance Period Officially Begins (1453)

Rescue Dog Day, Ntl

Responsible Animal Guardian Month

Ride of Silence, Intl.

Road Safety Week (NZ)

Roast Leg of Lamb Day

Robert's Rules Day (1837)

Rogation Sunday (C)

Romani Resistance Day, Intl. (1944)

Romantic Comedy Day (1941)

Running of the Balls (US-TN)

Rural Life Sunday (C)(US/CA)

Safe Boating Week, (US/CA) Ntl.

Sagarmatha Day (NP)(1953)

Saint Augustine, Feast of (UK)(604 AD)

Saint Efisio, Festival of (IT)

Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day (1431)

Salad Month, Ntl.

Sally Ride Day (1951)

Salt Awareness Week, World

San Isidro Day (C)

Sandwich Week, British (UK)

Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo (PH)

Save Your Hearing Day (1976)

Schizophrenia Awareness Week, World (AU)

Schizophrenia Day, World

School Lunch Hero Day, Ntl

School Nurses Day, Ntl.

School Principal's Day, Ntl.

Science and Technology Workers' Day, Ntl.(CN)

Scrapbooking Day, Ntl.

Scripps National Spelling Bee

Scurvy Awareness Day

Sea Monkey Day, Ntl.

Senior Health and Fitness Day, Ntl.

Service Dog Eye Examination Month, Ntl.

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Ntl.

Shani Jayanti (H)

Shavuot (J)

Shireen Abu Akleh Day (2022)

Shoes Day, Two Different Colored, Ntl.

Shrimp Day, Ntl.

Silver Star Families of America Day

Sivan (J)

Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month

Sleep Month, Better

Slider Day, Ntl

Slugs Return from Capistrano Day

Smile Month, Ntl. (UK)

Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, Week of

Sorry Day—Apology Day, Ntl. (AU)(1997)

Space Day

Speak in Full Sentences Day—No Texting Day

Specially-abled Pets Day, Ntl.

Spinal Tech Health Week (AU)

Spiritual Literacy Month

Star Wars Day

Starlight Day (AU)

Stars and Stripes Forever Day (1897)

Stay Up All Night, Night

Stock Exchange Holiday (NYSE Closed)

Straw Hat Day (1916)

Strawberries Day, Pick

Strike Out Stroke Month

Stroke Awareness Month, Ntl. (US)

Stuttering Awareness Week, Ntl.

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week (SubWeek)

Summer Safety Week, Ntl.(CA)

Sun Awareness Week (UK)

Sunscreen for Sunday

Supply Chain Professionals Day

Sweet Vidalia Onion Month, Ntl.

Tap Dance Day, Ntl. (1878)

Tavern Month, Ntl.

Tea Day, Intl.

Teachers Appreciation Week

Teachers Day (US-FL)

Teachers Day, Ntl.

Teen Self-Esteem Month, Ntl.

Telecommunications and Information Society Day, World (1865)

Thyroid Awareness Month (AU)

Tiara Day, Intl. (1819)

Time for a Cuppa (UK)

Tobacco Day, World No

Tooth Month, Save Your

Tourist Appreciation Day, Ntl.

Towel Day, Intl.

Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month, Ntl.

Trade Month, World

Train Day, Ntl (1971)

Transportation Week, Ntl.

Travel and Tourism Week, Ntl.

Trinity Sunday (C)

Triple Crown

Truffle Day

Truman Day (1884)

Tuba Day, Intl.

Tuberous Sclerosis Awareness Month

Tuna Day, World

Turtle Day, World

Twilight Zone Day (1908)

UEFA Champions League Final (HU)

Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month

Underground America Day

Unicycle Day, Ride a

Unicycle Week, Ride a

Unity Day (CM)(1972)

Urgent Care Awareness Month, Ntl.

Vanilla Pudding Day, Ntl.

Vat Savitri Vrat (H)

VE Day (1945)

Vesak (B)(H)

Victoria Day (CA)(1837)

Vinegar Month

Virtual Assistant Day, Intl.

Vision Health Month (CA)

Visit Your Relatives Day

Vrishabha Sankranti (H)

Walk in the Woods Month (UK)

Walk Safely to School Day (AU)

Walking Month, Ntl. (US/UK)

Water a Flower Day

Wear Purple for Peace Day

Wedding of the Sea (IT)

Weights and Measures Day, Intl. (1875)

Wetlands Month, American.

What You Think Upon, Grows, Day

Whisky Day, World

White Wreath Day (AU)

Windmill Day, Ntl. (NL)

Wine Day, Ntl.

Women's Check-up Day, Ntl.

Women's Health Care Month, Ntl.

Women's Health Week, Ntl.

Word Curiosity Day

Word Inspiration Day

Word Love Day

Word Pain Day

Word Play Day

Work at Home Moms Week

World FM Day

World Hunger Day (1932)

World War II Remembrance Days (1945)

Yom Yirushalayim (IL)(1967)

Young Achiever's Month

Youth Day (CN)(1919)

Youth Traffic Safety Month, Global

Academy of Country Music (ACMA) Awards (US-NV)

Peabody Awards (US-CA)

Condiment Month, Ntl.

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SEMANA DE LA LACTANCIA LATINA: APOYANDO A LAS MADRES LATINAS (English translation below.) La Semana de La Lactancia Latina se lleva a cabo en conjunto con el Mes Mundial de la Lactancia Materna y la Semana de Lactancia en el Lugar de Trabajo, que tienen como objetivo promover y apoyar la lactancia materna dentro de la comunidad latina en los Estados Unidos. El Comité de Lactancia Materna de los Estados Unidos (USBC, por sus siglas en inglés), en colaboración con varias organizaciones de salud y culturales, lidera el evento. La campaña de concienciación de cinco días busca aumentar la conciencia sobre los beneficios de la lactancia materna y abordar los desafíos únicos que enfrentan las madres latinas. POR QUÉ LA LACTANCIA ES IMPORTANTE La lactancia materna no solo es importante; es esencial para la salud y el bienestar de los bebés y las madres. Organizaciones de salud, incluyendo la Academia Americana de Pediatría y la Organización Mundial de la Salud, recomiendan la lactancia materna exclusiva durante los primeros seis meses de vida del niño. La lactancia proporciona nutrientes vitales y anticuerpos que protegen a los bebés de infecciones y enfermedades crónicas. Para las madres, ayuda en la recuperación posparto y reduce el riesgo de ciertos tipos de cáncer y otros problemas de salud. Este impacto positivo en la salud es una razón de esperanza y optimismo. La Semana de La Lactancia Latina tiene como objetivo empoderar a las madres latinas proporcionando educación, recursos y apoyo para fomentar la lactancia materna. La iniciativa destaca la importancia cultural de la lactancia y busca crear un entorno comunitario de apoyo que respete y promueva esta práctica. También aboga por cambios en las políticas para asegurar que las madres latinas tengan el apoyo necesario para amamantar con éxito. Tu papel en la creación y mantenimiento de este entorno comunitario de apoyo es crucial. LAS MUJERES LATINAS ENFRENTAN DESAFÍOS ADICIONALES Las mujeres latinas a menudo enfrentan desafíos específicos cuando intentan amamantar. Las barreras culturales, las diferencias lingüísticas y la falta de apoyo específico pueden dificultar su viaje de lactancia. Además, las madres latinas pueden enfrentar presiones económicas y sociales que hacen difícil priorizar la lactancia. El acceso a recursos y servicios de apoyo a la lactancia también puede ser limitado en algunas comunidades. Muchas empresas están trabajando para acomodar a las madres lactantes implementando medidas de apoyo como la provisión de salas de lactancia dedicadas, horarios de descanso flexibles y acceso a consultores de lactancia. Estos esfuerzos son cruciales para ayudar a las madres a equilibrar sus responsabilidades laborales con su deseo de amamantar. A pesar de estos avances, las madres latinas todavía enfrentan obstáculos en el lugar de trabajo. Los problemas comunes incluyen la falta de espacios privados e higiénicos para extraer leche, tiempos de descanso insuficientes y la falta de comprensión o apoyo por parte de colegas y supervisores. Estos desafíos pueden dificultar que las madres latinas continúen amamantando después de regresar al trabajo. La Semana de La Lactancia Latina busca abordar estas barreras abogando por políticas laborales más robustas y proporcionando a los empleadores las mejores prácticas para apoyar a las madres lactantes. El evento enfatiza la importancia de crear un entorno amigable con la lactancia y ofrece recursos para ayudar a las madres latinas a navegar los desafíos que puedan encontrar. CONCLUSIÓN Al promover estas iniciativas, la Semana de La Lactancia Latina subraya la importancia de la lactancia materna y el esfuerzo colectivo necesario para apoyar a las madres latinas. Nos recuerda que, con el apoyo y los recursos adecuados, la lactancia materna puede ser una experiencia positiva y empoderadora para las familias latinas, y es nuestra responsabilidad colectiva asegurar que este apoyo esté en su lugar. _______________ ENGLISH VERSION SEMANA DE LA LACANCIA LATINA: SUPPORTING LATINA MOTHERS Semana de La Lactancia Latina occurs in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Month and Workplace Lactation Week, which are aimed at promoting and supporting breastfeeding within the Latina community in the United States. The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC), in collaboration with various health and cultural organizations, champions the event. The five-day awareness campaign seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of breastfeeding and to address the unique challenges faced by Latina mothers. WHY NURSING IS IMPORTANT Breastfeeding is not just important; it's essential for infants' and mothers' health and well-being. Health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child's life. Breastfeeding provides vital nutrients and antibodies that protect infants from infections and chronic diseases. For mothers, it aids in postpartum recovery and reduces the risk of certain cancers and other health issues. This positive impact on health is a reason for hope and optimism. Semana de La Lactancia Latina aims to empower Latina mothers by providing education, resources, and support to encourage breastfeeding. The initiative highlights the cultural significance of breastfeeding and seeks to create a supportive community environment that respects and promotes this practice. It also advocates for policy changes to ensure that Latina mothers have the necessary support to breastfeed successfully. Your role in creating and maintaining this supportive community environment is crucial. LATINA WOMEN FACE EXTRA CHALLENGES Latina women often encounter specific challenges when trying to breastfeed. Cultural barriers, language differences, and a lack of targeted support can hinder their breastfeeding journey. Additionally, Latina mothers may face economic and social pressures that make it challenging to prioritize breastfeeding. Access to breastfeeding resources and support services can also be limited in some communities. Many companies are working to accommodate nursing mothers by implementing supportive measures such as providing dedicated lactation rooms, flexible break times, and access to lactation consultants. These efforts are crucial in helping mothers balance their work responsibilities with their desire to breastfeed. Despite these advancements, Latina mothers still face obstacles in the workplace. Common issues include a lack of private, hygienic spaces to pump milk, insufficient break times, and a lack of understanding or support from colleagues and supervisors. These challenges can make it difficult for Latina mothers to continue breastfeeding after returning to work. Semana de La Lactancia Latina seeks to address these barriers by advocating for more robust workplace policies and providing employers with best practices to support nursing mothers. The event emphasizes the importance of creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment and offers resources to help Latina mothers navigate the challenges they may encounter. CONCLUSION By promoting these initiatives, Semana de La Lactancia Latina underscores the importance of breastfeeding and the collective effort needed to support Latina mothers. It reminds us that breastfeeding can be a positive and empowering experience for Latina families with the proper support and resources, and it's our collective responsibility to ensure this support is in place.