Plan your May 2025 social media content with ease! Discover key holidays, awareness months, and fun observances to keep your audience engaged all month long. Plus, get tools to create captions faster with AI.
Spring is in full swing!
May offers a fresh mix of celebrations, awareness days, and fun moments that can help you connect with your audience. Whether you’re crafting campaigns around gratitude, mental health, or simply enjoying the change of seasons, this month’s social media holidays offer plenty of opportunities to create timely, meaningful content.
May 1: May Day
Celebrate springtime, workers' rights, and community togetherness.
Hashtag: #MayDay
May 2: World Tuna Day
Highlight ocean conservation efforts—or your favorite tuna recipes.
Hashtag: #WorldTunaDay
May 4: Star Wars Day
"May the Fourth be with you." Need we say more?
Hashtag: #MayThe4thBeWithYou
May 5: Cinco de Mayo
Honor Mexican culture and heritage.
Hashtag: #CincoDeMayo
May 6–12: Teacher Appreciation Week
A great week to spotlight educators and mentors.
Hashtag: #ThankATeacher
May 8: World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Recognize humanitarian efforts around the globe.
Hashtag: #WorldRedCrossDay
May 12: Mother's Day (U.S.)
Celebrate moms, grandmothers, and maternal figures everywhere.
Hashtag: #MothersDay
May 15: International Day of Families
A perfect day to spotlight family stories, traditions, and bonds.
Hashtag: #FamilyDay
May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
Promote equality and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Hashtag: #IDAHOBIT
May 18: International Museum Day
Encourage learning and exploration—online or in person.
Hashtag: #MuseumDay
May 20: World Bee Day
Raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and sustainability.
Hashtag: #WorldBeeDay
May 25: National Wine Day (U.S.)
Wine lovers, rejoice—and share your favorite bottle recommendations.
Hashtag: #NationalWineDay
May 27: Memorial Day (U.S.)
Honor those who have sacrificed their lives in military service.
Hashtag: #MemorialDay
May 31: World No Tobacco Day
Promote health and highlight the dangers of tobacco use.
Hashtag: #WorldNoTobaccoDay
Use monthly themes like Mental Health Awareness Month or Bike Month to plan series posts, not just one-off mentions. This approach helps you build stronger engagement and show authentic support for meaningful causes throughout the month.
Incorporating these observances into your social media strategy can enhance engagement and showcase your brand's awareness of global events. For a comprehensive list of May social media holidays and observances, consider visiting National Today.
Need assistance crafting content for these holidays? Check out our article on using AI in content creation to elevate your social media strategy.
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