Friday 22nd May 2026 | There is a Day for that!

This is our day guide for Friday May 22nd 2026 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?

Observances on May 22nd 2026

Sherlock Holmes Day

It's elementary that Sherlock Holmes Day is on May 22nd. As that is the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

World Goth Day

A day where the goth scene gets to celebrate its own being, and an opportunity to make its presence known to the rest of the world.

National Don’t Fry Day

Health
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Don’t Fry Day/Heat Awareness Day.

National Road Trip Day 🚗

Travel
USA

Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day serves as the official kickoff to the summer road trip season.

National Poppy Day

Travel
USA

Celebrated on the Friday before Memorial Day, this day remembers those who served and died for our freedom.

Harvey Milk Day

People
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Harvey Milk Day

National Buy a Musical Instrument Day

Music
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Buy a Musical Instrument Day

National Maritime Day ⚓

History
USA

Maritime Day honors the SS Savannah which made the first trans-Atlantic crossing under steam power in 1819.

National Vanilla Pudding Day

Food
USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Vanilla Pudding Day

International Biodiversity Day

The General Assembly of the United Nations declared May 22 as the International Biodiversity Day to raise the awareness of citizens and increase understanding of the importance of its conservation and sustainable use.

Bermuda Day

Bermuda

Bermuda Day is a public holiday in Bermuda on the Friday before the final Monday of May. It is the National Day of Bermuda and unique cultural heritage of the islands.