May Month

In May, India experiences peak summer temperatures across most regions, making it a good time to visit hill stations for cooler weather. May also features several festivals and holidays, including International Labour Day (May 1) and Buddha Purnima/Vesak (May 12), along with celebrations like Rabindranath Tagore's birthday (May 7) and Mother's Day (May 11). Additionally, the month has important days like World Red Cross Day (May 8) and National Technology Day (May 11).

Festivals and Holidays:

• May 1: International Labour Day (also known as May Day or Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas in India).

• May 7: Rabindranath Tagore's birthday.

• May 8: World Red Cross Day and World Thalassaemia Day.

• May 9: Maharana Pratap Jayanti.

• May 11: National Technology Day and Mother's Day.

• May 12: Buddha Purnima/Vesak and International Nurses Day.

• May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day.

• May 31: World No Tobacco Day.

Other Important Days:

• May 11: Mother's Day.

• May 12: International Nurses Day.

• May 16: Buddha Purnima.

• May 31: World No Tobacco Day.