Overview of May 2025
May marks the fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, consisting of 31 days. Historically, it was the third month in the ancient Roman calendar, with January and February concluding the year. As spring transitions into summer, May brings various observances, celestial events, and significant days for diverse communities worldwide. This article highlights notable dates in May 2025, focusing on international days and Mexican celebrations.
General Calendar Dates
Here are some important dates in May 2025:
- 2nd May: International Day Against Bullying in Schools.
- 3rd May: World Press Freedom Day.
- 4th May: Star Wars Day.
- 5th May: LinkedIn’s Anniversary and International Laughter Day.
- 8th May: Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.
- 13th May: International Hummus Day.
- 15th May: International Family Day and International Light Day.
- 16th May: World Heavy Metal Day and International Day of Internet.
- 17th May: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia; World Recycling Day; International Museum Day; and World Pastry Day.
- 22nd May: International Pac-Man Day.
- 25th May: International Freak Pride Day.
- 28th May: International Hamburger Day.
- 31st May: World No Tobacco Day.
International Days
The United Nations (UN) has designated these dates as international observances:
- 2nd May: World Tuna Day.
- 3rd May: World Press Freedom Day.
- 5th May: International Portuguese Language Day.
- 10th May: World Migratory Birds Day (UNEP) and International Argan Tree Day.
- 12th to 18th May: UN Global Road Safety Week (biennial).
- 12th May: International Day of Plant Health.
- 12th May: Vesak Day.
- 15th May: International Family Day.
- 16th May: International Day of Peaceful Coexistence.
- 15th May: International Light Day (UNESCO).
- 17th May: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
- 20th May: World Bee Day.
- 21st May: International Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
- 21st May: International Tea Day.
- 22nd May: International Biodiversity Day.
- 23rd May: International Day for the Eradication of Maternal and Newborn Fistula.
- 25th to 31st May: International Solidarity Week with Peoples of Non-Autonomous Territories.
- 29th May: International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
- 30th May: International Potato Day.
- 31st May: World No Tobacco Day (WHO).
Public Holidays and Bridging Days
According to the Mexican Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) calendar for 2024-2025, there are three student holidays in May:
- 1st May: Labour Day (no school trip).
- 5th May: Battle of Puebla Commemoration Day.
- 15th May: Teacher’s Day (no school trip).
- 30th May: Consejo Técnico Escolar Meeting (Friday, potentially creating a long weekend).
The Mexican Labour Law (Article 74) mandates the 1st of May as a rest day, with no school attendance required. The 10th of May is not a statutory rest day.
