May 2025 Marketing Calendar

We're here to make sure you have strong foundations for your social media content strategy this year! Here are some of the main calendar events and awareness days you need to know about in May 2025.

As we step into May, we’re getting ready for longer days, lighter evenings, and the feeling that summer is just around the corner.

This month is all about prioritising self-care. With Mental Health Awareness Week and International Day of Action for Women's Health, it’s the perfect time to slow down, reflect and take care of yourself. Take a look at our Guided Visualisation to help you reconnect with your bigger vision, recharge your energy, and step into the new season feeling inspired and focused.

We’ve handpicked the top events for May to help you align your marketing calendar with ease.

Specific Dates for Marketing in May are:

1st - Global Love Day
4th - Star Wars Day (May The Fourth Be With You!)
4th - World Laughter Day
5th - May Day
5th - Cinco De Mayo
5th to 11th - Deaf Awareness Week
5th - May Bank Holiday
5th to 11th - Screen-Free Week
6th - World Asthma Day
8th - VE Day
8th - Ovarian Cancer Day
9th - Europe Day
11th - International Mother's Day
12th - International Nurses Day
12th to 18th - Black Inclusion Week
12th to 18th - Mental Health Awareness Week
12th to 18th - National Stationery Week
12th to 18th - National Sun Awareness Week
13th - World Cocktail Day
14th - Donate A Days Wages To Charity Day
15th - Global Accessibility Awareness Day
16th - National Bike to Work Day
16th - Endangered Species Day
17th - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
18th - International Museum Day
18th - National Children's Day (UK)
18th - International Astronomy Day
18th - Visit Your Relatives Day
19th to 23rd - Walk to School Week
20th - World Bee Day
21st - International Tea Day
21nd - National Numeracy Day
22nd - International Day For Biological Diversity
25th - Wine Day (U.S)
25th - Africa Day
28th - Amnesty International Day
28th - International Day of Action for Women's Health
28th - World Hunger Day
31st - No Tobacco Day

May Marketing Calendar

If you enjoy reading these Marketing Calendars each month, you might be pleased to know that there are a few ways we can support your business at Six Figure Niche.

We know running a business is hectic, and marketing planning often takes a back seat. Our Marketing Checklist helps you assess the current touchpoints you’re using and discover new ones, while our ROI Calculator shows the value of your marketing investments.

No need to worry—we’re here to support you every step of the way and help you grow your business in the year ahead.

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