Holidays
- Aoi Matsuri (Kyoto)
- Christian Feast Day
- Achillius of Larissa
- Pachomius (Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches)
- Athanasius of Alexandria (Coptic Church)
- Dymphna
- Hilary of Galeata
- Isidore the Laborer, celebrated with festivals in various countries, the beginning of bullfighting season in Madrid.
- Jean-Baptiste de la Salle (Roman Catholic Church)
- Reticius (Roman Catholic Church)
- Peter, Andrew, Paul, and Denise (Roman Catholic Church)
- Hallvard Vebjørnsson (Norway)
- May 15 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Day of Slovenian Army (Slovenia)
- Earliest date on which Armed Forces Day can fall, while May 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Saturday of May. (United States)
- Earliest date on which Bike-to-Work Day can fall, while May 21 is the latest; celebrated on the third Friday of May. (United States)
- Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Paraguay from Spain in 1811. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
- International Day of Families (International)
- Kanda Matsuri, held on Saturday and Sunday closest to May 15, every odd years. (Kanda Shrine)
- La Corsa dei Ceri begins on the eve of the feast day of Saint Ubaldo. (Gubbio)
- Mercuralia, in honor of Mercury. (Roman Empire)
- Nakba Day (Palestinian communities)
- Peace Officers Memorial Day (United States)
- Teacher's Day (Mexico and South Korea)
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