May 13 Holidays

Looking to seize the day in a memorable way? Start off by channeling your inner Maverick and celebrating Top Gun Day by watching the classic movie or even trying out a new flying experience. Next, shake things up for World Cocktail Day by mixing up your favorite cocktail at home or trying out a new recipe at a local bar. Feeling peckish? Whip up some homemade hummus to commemorate International Hummus Day.

As you savor your hummus, indulge in a slice of delicious apple pie to mark National Apple Pie Day. Keep the fun going by embracing your mischievous side on Leprechaun Day with a scavenger hunt or by wearing green all day long. Give your salads some extra pizzazz on National Crouton Day by making your own croutons or experimenting with different flavors.

Show appreciation for the hardworking receptionists in your life on National Receptionists Day by sending a thank you note or small gift. Feeling inspired? Dive into a DIY engineering project to celebrate IEEE Global Engineering Day. Then, hop, skip, and jump into the spirit of National Frog Jumping Day by organizing a friendly frog jumping competition with friends or family.

Sip on a fruit cocktail to toast to National Fruit Cocktail Day before soothing your throat with a cough drop on Cough Drop Day. Take a moment to thank third shift workers on National Third Shift Workers Day and educate yourself on sex differences in health on Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day.

Express solidarity for children of fallen patriots on Children of Fallen Patriots Day by donating to a charity that supports their education. Spread kindness on Donate a Day’s Wages to Charity Day by volunteering your time or skills to a cause you are passionate about. Take a moment to appreciate the facilities around you on World Facilities Management Day before facing your fears and showing your dentist some love on National Root Canal Appreciation Day.

Now go forth and create a day filled with adventure, gratitude, and maybe a few surprises along the way!