May brings the love of spring and we’re keeping one eye on the changing seasons and preparing for the fun of summer!
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National Days for May
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
1st – 7th National Gardening Week
2nd – International Harry Potter Day
4th – Star Wars Day
4th – World Laughter Day
5th – International Day of The Midwife
5th – Met Gala
5th – Early May Bank Holiday
10th – World Fair Trade Day
12th – International Nurses Day
12th –18th – Mental Health Awareness Week
13th – World Cocktail Day
13th – 17th – Eurovision Song Contest
17th – World Baking Day
18th – National Children’s Day
19th – 25th – British Sandwich Week
20th – 24th – RHS Chelsea Flower Show
25th – 8th June – French Tennis Open
26th – Spring Bank Holiday
29th – National Biscuit Day
Social Media Post Ideas for May
As we begin to enter the warmer months, celebrate the longer days and sunnier skies this May. Strum up conversation about summer plans and preparation, encourage new things to try, or show some appreciation for any Gemini birthdays coming up this month! Looking at national days is always a great way to kickstart your content brainstorm, so take a look at what May has to offer in 2025…
Health & Wellbeing Post Ideas for May
World Laughter Day on the 4th May is a great way to mentally lighten your load, can you share some funny stories with your customers or encourage them to tell them yours? This year’s topic for Mental Health Awareness Week 12th – 18th May is community. This will celebrate the power and importance of how being part of a safe, positive community can improve your metal health. All month brings Skin Cancer Awareness, a campaign which takes place each year and aims to raise awareness of the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and educate the public about the ways to help prevent skin cancer.
Sporting Events in May
For the tennis fans out there, the French Open runs from 25th May to 8th June in Roland Garros, Paris – who will be the big hitters this year?
National Days in May
This month brings two Bank Holidays in the UK. Early May Bank Holiday falls on 5th May and the origins of the tradition lie firmly in pagan or pre-Christian traditions influenced by astrology, the sun, the moon, the stars, and therefore the seasons. Popular traditions included maypole dancing, Morris dancing, and the crowning of the May Queen – some might say these are now quirky British traditions, do you have a May Queen in your area? The second Bank Holiday falls on 26th celebrating the new season of Spring.
Food & Drink Post Ideas for May
There are many sweet treats this month! World Baking Day is on the 17th, and celebrate your favourite biscuit on National Biscuit Day on the 29th, ask your followers whether you should dunk or not to dunk. #WorldCocktailDay is on the 13th, if you are in the food & drinks business you could maybe run a competition online to make a new cocktail. British Sandwich Week 19th – 25th May, celebrates the nations love for the savoury treat, the top sandwich for Brits is the classic Plougman’s cheese.
Fun Social Media Ideas for May
Since 2012 the 2nd May has been celebrated as International Harry Potter Day and marks the significance of J.K. Rowling’s work. If you are based in an education or children’s setting this is the perfect day to introduce the children to the magical world of Harry Potter. The very popular ‘May the Forth Be With You’ – Star Wars Day is celebrated all over the world on 4th May and since Disney officially purchased LucasFilm in 2012 they have continued to observe the day at Walt Disney World ever since. This year’s Eurovision Song Contest will be 13th – 17th May and is set to take place in Switzerland.
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