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Today is: May 07
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Events In May 2025
Database of events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions occurring in May of this year.
May Events
Hearing and Speech Month, Better: May
Monthly
Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM), sponsored by the American Speech Hearing Association (ASHA), raises awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering tr...
May
Heart Week (AU): May 5-11
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Heart Week in Australia focuses on the health profession and the Australian public. It seeks to promote conversations centered on heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease.
May
Hedgehog Awareness Week (UK): May 4-10 (es...
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The British Hedgehog Preservation Society organizes Hedgehog Awareness Week to raise awareness about hedgehogs' plight and educate people on how they can help hedgehogs in their local areas. Individuals a...
May
Hemochromatosis Awareness Month (CA): May
Monthly
Hemochromatosis Awareness Month in Canada addresses the issue of too much iron in the body. The disease most often appears in men and women over 40 and can be instigated through heredity, diet, vitamin pi...
May
Hepatitis Awareness Month, Ntl.: May
Monthly
National Hepatitis Awareness Month highlights the silent epidemic suffered by more than 5 million Americans, chronic hepatitis B, and hepatitis C infections. Most infected Americans remain unaware that th...
May
Hepatitis Testing Day, Ntl.: May 19
Daily
National Hepatitis Testing Day is an educational initiative of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Division of Viral Hepatitis and the US Department of Health & Human Services to boost screening rates in...
May
Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day (HAE):...
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World Hereditary Angioedema Awareness Day (HAE Day) seeks to raise awareness of HAE with the public and medical specialists. Angioedema is a blood disorder that causes people to swell up to three or four...
May
Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screeni...
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The American Hemochromatosis Society (AHS) champions National Hereditary Hemochromatosis Genetic Screening and Awareness Month in May; it previously ran in July. Canada conducts a similar campaign within...
May
Herzl Day (IL): May 7/8
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Theodor Herzl Day is a day of commemoration in Israel that honors the life and legacy of Theodor Herzl, who is widely regarded as the father of modern political Zionism. The holiday is observed annually o...
May
Hey! Day (US-PA): May 1 (est)
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Hey Day at the University of Pennsylvania combines the customs of Straw Hat Day and Graduation into a single event known as Hey Day. The University of Pennsylvania explains: "It all started in 1916. Hey...
May
High Blood Pressure Education Month, Ntl.:...
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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month. Physical activity is one of the most critical steps to prevent or control high blood pressure. The National High Blood Pressure Education Program (NHBPEP), esta...
May
Hoagie Day, Ntl.: May 5*
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The hoagie (also known as a submarine sandwich) is an American original, and it first appeared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1992, then-Mayor Ed Rendell declared it the "official sandwich of Philadelp...
May
Hoarders and Pack Rats Day: May 17
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Hoarders & Pack Rats Day addresses hoarding issues and aims to raise awareness about the seriousness of the problem. When most people hear the word "Hoarder," they view it as funny, and few people manage...
May
Homeowner's Day, New: May 1
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Homeownership is intrinsic to the American dream, and it's a goal and freedom many aspire to. National New Home Owner's Day celebrates first-time buyers basking in accomplishing this major life decision a...
May
Homophobia and Transphobia, Intl. Day Agai...
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is not one centralized campaign but a multi-level and location extravaganza. May 17 commemorates the World Health Organization’s decision...
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