National Learn To Swim Day
Teach your kids to swim, or sign up for lessons yourself. It’s good for your health, and may save your life or the life of another from drowning someday.
May 16 Holidays
Your guide to every national day and holiday on May 16
National days and holidays on May 16
Your guide to celebrating May 16
Start your day by appreciating nature with a morning hike or picnic in a local park to celebrate tree love. Afterwards, cool off with a swim in a nearby pool or lake in honor of Learn to Swim Day. Break out the grill for a barbecue feast and toast to National Barbecue Day – don’t forget a refreshing mimosa to sip on. Take some time to be creative by drawing or playing a musical instrument for Drawing Day and World Fiddle Day. Show appreciation for the armed forces by writing letters or donating to organizations supporting veterans for US Armed Forces Day. Treat yourself with a new piercing or biography book in honor of National Piercing Day and National Biographers Day. Volunteer at a horse rescue center to observe Horse Rescue Day and cap off your day by cleaning up a local river for National River Cleanup Day. Spread love and peace by wearing purple and participating in activities promoting unity for Wear Purple for Peace Day and International Day of Living Together in Peace. Watch a classic movie and do a good deed for your neighbor on National Classic Movie Day and National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day. Lastly, end the day with a toast to creativity and innovation with a glass of whisky on World Whisky Day and International Invention Day.
Other holidays on May 16
