May 2022 Monthly Theme: Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We will commemorate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, paying tribute to the generations of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders who shaped our nation's history—and who were shaped by it.
More information and resources coming soon.
More May Themes & Activities
Every month, the National Park Service celebrates different national holidays and initiatives that provide opportunities to share our mission through websites, social media, and other platforms. Find information on a related topic on NPS.gov, hashtags that national parks are using, and other messaging tools to use on these special days.
May 1–31: Jewish American Heritage Month
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Social media hashtag: #JewishAmericanHeritage
May 1–31: National Bike Month
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- Biking (nps.gov/biking): stories, featured places, suggested activities, news, and events
May 1–31: National Water Safety Month
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- Health & Safety (nps.gov/healthandsafety)
- Boating & Watersports articles, news, and events
- Tips to be prepared for water activities: water vessel safety, swimming, fishing, stay afloat
- Trip Planning Guide
- Social media hashtag: #WaterSafety
May 1–31: Preservation Month
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- Historic Preservation (nps.gov/historicpreservation): stories, news, and resources to get involved
May 1–31: Wildfire Awareness Month
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- Wildland Fire articles and news
- Social media hashtag: #WildfireAwareness
May 1-7: Public Service Recognition Week
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- NPS careers articles
- Social media hashtag: #psrw
May 2-8: Air Quality Awareness Week
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- Air info
- Social media hashtags: #AirQualityAwareness
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
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- Social media hashtag: #ThankATeacher
May 7: National Train Day
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- Trains and Railroads articles and news
- Social media hashtag: #NationalTrainDay
May 8: VE Day (Victory in Europe Day)
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- World War II articles, news, events, and lesson plans
- Social media hashtags: #VEDay, #MilitaryHeritage
May 9–15: National Police Week
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- US Park Police info
- NPS careers articles
- Social media hashtag: #NationalPoliceWeek
May 14: World Migratory Bird Day
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- Birds and Birding articles, news, and events
- Social media hashtag: #MigratoryBirdDay
May 19: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 20: Endangered Species Day
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- Rare & Endangered Species articles, news, and events
- Social media hashtag: #EndangeredSpeciesDay
May 20: Wear Your Lifejacket to Work Day
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- Boating & Watersports articles, news, and events
- Health & Safety news and events
- Social media hashtag: #WaterSafety
May 21-27: National Safe Boating Week
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- Boating & Watersports articles, news, and events
- Health & Safety news and events
- Social media hashtag: #SafeBoatingWeek
May 21: Armed Forces Day
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- American Military articles, news, and events
May 21: Kids to Parks Day
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- Youth Programs articles and news
- Social media hashtag: #KidsToParksDay
May 22: International Day for Biological Diversity
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- Biodiversity news
- Social media hashtag: #BioDiversity
May 30: Memorial Day
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- American Military articles, news, and events
- Social media hashtag: #Memorial Day
TBD: Amphibian Week
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- Social media hashtag: #AmphibianWeek
TBD: Hurricane Preparedness Week
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TBD: National Infrastructure Week
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- Infrastructure news
Last updated: November 22, 2021