National days, ongoing national weeks and months, and global observances for May 9, 2027. Plus historical events and birthdays.
May 9, 2027 celebrates Mother's Day, plus 6 more. Mother's Day is a time-honored tradition of recognizing the women in our lives who raised us, dried our tears, and well, mothered us. Everyone has one or has someone who is like a mother to them. On the second Sunday of May, we honor those women who are our mothers. Whether we shower her with gifts, take her to a fancy dinner or make her a homemade card, what moms want most is to be surrounded by the love of her family. Knowing the people they love are safe, sound, and healthy is a mom's number one priority.
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May 9 recognizes a fun and unique holiday, National Lost Sock Memorial Day. This quirky National Day is a time to say goodbye to all of the single socks. The ones where their mates have been lost to the unknown.
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Each year on May 9th, National Home Front Heroes Day honors millions of civilians, past and present, who provide support to service members from the home front. Dedicated heroes roll up their sleeves, support neighbors, communities, and our nation at home while our service members are abroad. As a result, service members have a peace of mind knowing their families, businesses, and communities are taken care of at home.
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National Butterscotch Brownie Day on May 9 each year recognizes a delicious treat. Butterscotch Brownies, also known as Blondies or Brookies (brownie + cookie), debuted before chocolate brownies.
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We raise our glass on May 9 and toast National Moscato Day! Moscato, or Muscat in Italian, is one of the oldest known varieties of grapes grown in the world. Here is a toast to one of the most loved wines across the world.
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On May 9, National Sleepover Day provides an opportunity for girls to confide in their friends in a way that can be inspiring, therapeutic, and confidence-building. Let your hair down or put it up. Tell hair-raising stories and laugh until you cry or cry until you laugh.
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Beautiful letters and clever language come together in one celebration on May 9th on National Alphabet Magnet Day! Today, we recognize the ingenuity and creativity of making words from magnetic letters.
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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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