National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 8, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
May 8, 2027 celebrates National Have A Coke Day, plus 10 more. Each year on May 8, millions of people across the country celebrate National Have a Coke Day. Often referred to as Coke, Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink produced by The Coca-Cola Company.
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During the second Saturday in May, National Dog Mom's Day sends out a chorus of yips, barks, and howls of praise for all the dog mommas!
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National Coconut Cream Pie Day on May 8 celebrates its own slice of deliciousness made with a sweet coconut cream filling. Pie lovers know a thick layer of real whipped cream topped with toasted coconut make this pie irresistible.
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National Student Nurse Day is celebrated May 8 during National Nurses Week. The day honors student nurses as they pursue a career in medicine.
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The second Saturday in May is the largest one-day food drive in the nation named Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day. How is it possible? It occurs in more than 10,000 cities and towns, and the food is collected by those men and women carrying our mail across the country.
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Annually the second Saturday in May recognizes National Miniature Golf Day. This day is separate fromMiniature Golf Day, which is celebrated worldwide on September 21.
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National Birth Mother's Day on the Saturday before Mother's Day honors birth mothers and offers a show of support. It is a day to recognize the biological mothers of adopted children.
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National Archery Day on the second Saturday in May recognizes one of the oldest sports still in existence. Archery has been around since before 2800 BC when bows were being used for hunting and battle.
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On the second Saturday in May, we celebrate National Wanna Have A Catch Day as a day dedicated to the simple yet profound act of tossing a baseball back and forth. But this day is about more than just baseball. This day is about a living, breathing metaphor for the gift of organ donation, particularly living organ donation.
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Observed annually on the second Saturday in May, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Awareness Day sheds light on this often misdiagnosed, little-known syndrome.
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National Babysitter's Day on Saturday before Mother’s Day honors the reliable babysitters across the country. On this day, we show babysitters appreciation and special recognition for their quality child care.
Read the full story →Longer-running observances that include this date.
National Mental Health Awareness Month
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Get Caught Reading Month
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Older Americans Month
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National Military Appreciation Month
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Eds Awareness Month
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Asian American And Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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National Dental Care Month
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Skin Cancer Awareness Month
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Global Employee Health And Fitness Month
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National Strawberry Month
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National Stroke Awareness Month
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National Moving Month
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