Important Days & Themes: May 2022

Candidates preparing for competitive exams like Bank, UPSC, Railways, SSC, etc, can check the details of important days in May 2022 along With their Themes. In the general awareness section, Important days 2022 with themes will be asked.

Labor Day - May 1

International Labors Day is also known as May Day is celebrated every year on May 1 to raise awareness about the laborer's struggle and gains. This day is celebrated as the most important day in May. People around the world can celebrate this day by conducting marches and protests for the rights of workers.

World Tuna Day - May 2

World Tuna Day is celebrated every year on May 2 to raise awareness about the importance of Tuna. This day is celebrated by the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). This day was first observed in 2017. The main aim of this day was to preserve the Tuna fish from crashing. This year's theme is “Our Tuna, Our Heritage.”

Press Freedom Day - May 3

Press Freedom Day is celebrated every year on May 3. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the freedom of the press and uphold the rights to freedom of expression. This year's World Press Freedom Day theme “Journalism under digital siege,” spotlights the multiple ways in which journalism is endangered by surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists, and the consequences of all this on public trust in digital communications.

World Asthma Day - May 3

World Asthma Day is celebrated every year on the first Tuesday of May. This year World Asthma Day is celebrated on May 3 to raise awareness about Asthma. It affects the human lungs and causes respiratory diseases like breathlessness, chest tightness, and regular coughing. The theme of World Asthma Day 2022 is” Closing Gaps in Asthma Care”.

Coal Miner’s Day - May 4

Coal Miner’s Day is celebrated every year on May 4. Coal is one of the major fossil fuels that contain rich Carbon. Sometimes miners face respiratory disease due to the inhale of coals and pollution. The main theme of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of coal mining.

World Athletics Day - May 7 

World Athletics Day is celebrated every year on May 7. This Day is observed to raise awareness about the sports, Athletics. This Day was introduced in 1996. International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) launched this World Athletics Day to honor the sportsperson who was having a responsibility to pride the nation. The main theme of this day is to establish a firm link between the youth, sport, and environmental conservation.

World Red Cross And Red Crescent Day - May 8

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day are celebrated every year on May 8. An International Commission studied this initiative established at the 14th International Conference on the Red Cross. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the uniqueness and unity of World Red Cross Day. The theme of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is #BeHumanKind.

World Thalassemia Day - May 8

World Thalassemia day is celebrated every year on May 8. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the struggles of patients suffering from genetic disorders and raise awareness about Thalassemia. The theme for this year's World Thalassemia day is 'Be Aware. Share. Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassemia knowledge.'

World Mother's Day - May 8

World Mother Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday in May. This year, Mother's Day is celebrated on May 8. Mother's day is celebrated every year to honor every Mother of the Family. The 2022 International Mother Language Day theme, “Using technology for multilingual learning: Challenges and opportunities”.

Victory Day -  May 9

Victory Day is celebrated every year on May 9. Victory Day is celebrated as one of the biggest holidays in Russia commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in 15 Republics in the Soviet Union. Every year Russia observes Victory Day as a major Holiday.

National Technology Day - May 11

National Technology Day is celebrated every year on May 11. This day is to raise awareness about the importance of Scientists, Research, etc. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the Technology that is developed day by day. On National Technology day, Pokhran nuclear tests are observed on May 11, 1998. The theme for 2022 is “Integrated Approach in Science & Technology for Sustainable Future”. 

International Nurses Day - May 12

International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12. Nurses Day is celebrated to praise the Nurses who contribute their work to the Society. This day is to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) commemorates the importance of Nurses every year to celebrate. For 2022, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) launched the theme Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health, focusing on the need to protect, support and invest in the nursing profession to strengthen health systems around the world.

International Day Of Families - May 15

International Day of the Family is celebrated every year on May 15. This day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of Family. Family is a basic thing that every human needs nowadays. This day is announced by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The United Nations, which leads the International Day of Families celebrations, has chosen “Families and Urbanisation” as the theme for 2022. 

World Telecommunication And Information Society Day - May 17

World Telecommunication And Information Society Day is celebrated on May 17. The United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) declared May 17 as World Telecommunication And Information Society Day. Since 1969, World Telecommunication Day has been celebrated annually on May 17 to mark the foundation of ITU. Every year, the day is celebrated under a particular theme, and this year it is - Digital Technologies For Older Persons And Healthy Ageing.

World Hypertension Day - May 17

World Hypertension Day is celebrated annually on May 17. This day is prompted by the World Hypertension League(WHL). The Theme of World Hypertension Day 2022 is” Measure your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer”. 

International Museum Day - May 18

International Museum Day is celebrated every year on May 18 to raise awareness about the museums in society. The International Council of Museums(ICOM) prompted this day every year since 1977. This day is celebrated to create the importance of Museums for the development of Society. This year's theme is - "The Power of Museums". The theme helps museums across the world organise events primarily around one idea, bringing harmony to the celebration. 

World AIDS Vaccine Day - May 18

World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every year on May 18 to raise awareness about the need for vaccines. World Vaccine AIDS Day marks the importance of Research, Scientists to help the better improvement of medicines.

World Metrology Day - May 20

World Metrology Day is celebrated on May 20 annually. The Theme of World Metrology Day 2022 was “Metrology in the Digital Era”. This day is observed to raise the importance of Metrology. Metrology Day is prompted by the Measurements Standards Laboratory(MSL). 

World Day For Cultural Diversity For Dialogue And Development - May 21

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was observed on May 21. UNESCO has adopted this day since 2001. In 2002, the United National General Assembly (UNGA) declared May 21 as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day is observed to raise awareness about Cultural Diversity.

Anti Terrorism Day - May 21

Anti Terrorism Day is celebrated every year on May 21. This day is to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Anti Terrorism Day is observed annually to spread awareness about the Peace and the violence caused by terrorists.

International Day For Biological Diversity - May 22

International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated every year on May 22. The Theme of International Day for Biological Diversity 2022 was “Building a shared future for all life”. This day is observed to raise awareness about Biological Diversity. The United Nations has proclaimed this day as International Day for Biological Diversity.

Commonwealth Day - May 24

Commonwealth Day is celebrated every year on May 24. This day is observed as a holiday in parts of the Commonwealth of Nations. This day is celebrated to remind the Birth Anniversary of Queen Victoria. The theme of Commonwealth Day 2022 was” Delivering a Common Feature”. 

International Day Of Action For Women’s Health - May 28

International Day of Action for Women’s Health is observed annually on May 28. This day is observed to raise awareness about the health of Women and well beings such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). According to may28.org, this year's theme or call to action is 'Resist and Persist', amid crises and global uncertainty. 

International Day Of United Nations Peacekeepers - May 29

List of important days in May 2022 International: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is observed every year on May 29. The first United Nations Peacekeeping mission was first established in May 1948. The Theme of International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers 2022 was” People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships".

International Everest Day - May 29

International Everest Day is observed annually on May 29. This day is in the memory of two persons who climbed Mt. Everest in 1953. The persons are Nepalese Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand’s Edmund Hillary.

World No Tobacco Day - May 31

World No Tobacco Day was observed every year on May 31. This day is also known as World Anti Tobacco Day. World No tobacco day is to spread awareness to the people about the harmful effects of tobacco which causes cancer, lung disease, etc. It is an initiative of the World Health Organization. The theme for 2022 is Tobacco: "Threat to our environment". In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed a resolution calling for the celebration of World No Tobacco Day every year on 31 May.