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Important Days in May 2026
All national and international days in May with dates and the key facts asked in competitive exams. Useful for school assemblies too.
May 2026: list of important days
| Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Labour Day; Maharashtra & Gujarat Day Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on 1 May 1960 from the bilingual Bombay State. | National |
| 3 May | World Press Freedom Day Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993. | International |
| 8 May | World Red Cross Day Birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross. | International |
| 11 May | National Technology Day Marks the Pokhran-II nuclear tests of 11 May 1998. | National |
| 15 May | International Day of Families Proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993. | International |
| 17 May | World Telecommunication & Information Society Day Marks the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in 1865. | International |
| 21 May | Anti-Terrorism Day Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on 21 May 1991. | National |
| 22 May | International Day for Biological Diversity Marks the adoption of the text of the Convention on Biological Diversity on 22 May 1992. | International |
| 31 May | World No Tobacco Day Created by the World Health Organization in 1987. | International |
Important days in May: FAQ
- What are the important days in May 2026?
- 1 May: Labour Day; Maharashtra & Gujarat Day; 3 May: World Press Freedom Day; 8 May: World Red Cross Day; 11 May: National Technology Day; 15 May: International Day of Families; 17 May: World Telecommunication & Information Society Day; 21 May: Anti-Terrorism Day; 22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity; 31 May: World No Tobacco Day.
- Which national days are observed in India in May?
- Labour Day; Maharashtra & Gujarat Day (1 May), National Technology Day (11 May), Anti-Terrorism Day (21 May).
- Which international days fall in May?
- World Press Freedom Day (3 May), World Red Cross Day (8 May), International Day of Families (15 May), World Telecommunication & Information Society Day (17 May), International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May), World No Tobacco Day (31 May).