Date wise calendar of festivals in the month of May

Festivals are a source of great entertainment and fun for people all around the world. They are celebrated throughout the year and in every part of the world.

Here are some festivals of May in the form of date wise calendar. You might want to see some of these for sure. The month of May is abundant of various colorful and exciting seasonal, religious and cultural festivals.

Here a date wise calendar of festivals of May have been given which are of particular significance around the world:

• On 1^st May, May Day festival is celebrated rejoicing the advent of spring around the world.
• The 2^nd May is auspicious to have two religious festivals; Rogation Sunday, a Christian festival and Lag B’Omer, a Jewish festival.
• On 3^rd May, a colorful event, Australian Celtic Festival, is organized among music and dance displays.
• The 5^th of May celebrates Buddha Birthday while Vesak Day is rejoiced on the 6^th May. Both of them are celebrated to pay homage to Buddha.
• The 9^th and 13^th of May have Europe Day and Ascension Day respectively.
• On 14^th May, Multicultural Festival is rejoiced in Melbourne.
• On 17^th of May onwards, Noosa Food and Wine Festival and Paniyiri Greek Festival are celebrated. Both are famous festivals showcasing the culture of their country and origin.
• On 19^th and 20^th May, a Jewish festival, Shavuot and Birthday of John are celebrated respectively. Shavuot is rejoiced in memory of the descent of Ten Commandments.
• The 23^rd of May have Pentecost, a Christian festival in the memory of Jesus’ resurrection.
• On 26^th May, National Sorry Day is rejoiced in Australia.
• The 29^th of May has a Christian Festival Trinity Sunday.

Other than that, there are lot more May festivals which are celebrated across the world.