20+ Quick and Easy May Social Media Event Ideas for Your Marina (2025)
May offers marina owners and recreational boaters a full calendar of engaging social media opportunities. Key highlights include National Safe Boating Week (May 17–23), perfect for promoting safety tips and life jacket use; National Maritime Day (May 22), celebrating the industry and its workers; and Memorial Day (May 26), marking the start of boating season. Broader observances like Mental Health Awareness Month and National Photography Month also offer creative ways to spotlight fun and wellness benefits of life on the water.
May Social Media Event Ideas:
May 1:
- Beltane
- Blessing Day
- Couple Appreciation Day
- Frequent Flyer Day
- Global Love Day
- International Sunflower Guerrilla Gardening Day
- Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Day
- Learn to Ride a Bike Day
- Lei Day
- May Day
- Mother Goose Day
- National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day
- National Chocolate Parfait Day
- National Day of Prayer
- National Day of Reason
- National Infertility Survival Day
- National Interpreter Appreciation Day
- National Loyalty Day
- National Mantra Day
- National Rotate Your Beer Day
- National Skilled Trades Day
- New Homeowners Day
- Phone in Sick Day
- Save The Rhino Day
- School Principals’ Day
- Silver Star Service Banner Day
- Therapeutic Massage Awareness Day
- World Password Day
- Worthy Wage Day
May 2:
- Baby Day
- International Scurvy Awareness Day
- National Brothers and Sisters Day
- National Life Insurance Day
- National No Pants Day
- National Play Your Ukulele Day
- National Space Day
- National Truffle Day
- National Tuba Day
- School Lunch Hero Day
- Take a Baby to Lunch Day
- World Tuna Day
May 3:
- AAPI Women’s Equal Pay Day
- Beer Pong Day
- Childhood Stroke Awareness Day
- Free Comic Book Day
- Herb Day
- National Chocolate Custard Day
- Constitution Memorial Day
- International Drone Day
- International Pilates Day
- International Wild Koala Day
- Lumpy Rug Day
- Naked Gardening Day
- National Bombshell Day
- National Chocolate Custard Day
- National EOD Day
- National Fitness Day
- National Garden Meditation Day
- National Paranormal Day
- National Play Outside Day
- National Public Radio Day
- National Raspberry Pop Over Day
- National Scrapbook Day
- National Specially-Able Pets Day
- National Start Seeing Monarchs Day
- National Textiles Day
- National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
- Spring Astronomy Day
- Sun Day
- Wildfire Preparedness Day
- Wordsmith Day
- World Press Freedom Day
May 4:
- 45 Day
- Anti-Bullying Day
- Bereaved Mother’s Day
- Firefighters’ Memorial Day
- International Dawn Chorus Day
- International Family Equality Day
- International Firefighters Day
- International Respect for Chickens Day
- K.I.N.D Day (Kids In Need Of Diapers Day)
- Kent State Shootings Remembrance
- Mayday for Mutts
- Motorcycle Mass and Blessing of the Bikes Day
- National Candied Orange Peel Day
- National Kids Fitness Day
- National Lemonade Day
- National Orange Juice Day
- National Renewal Day
- National Weather Observers Day
- Relationship Renewal Day
- Star Wars Day
- World Give Day
- World Laughter Day
May 5:
- Buddha Day
- Cinco de Mayo
- Great Lakes Awareness Day
- Hug a Shed and Take a Selfie Day
- International Midwives Day
- Melanoma Monday
- Museum Lover’s Day
- Nail Day
- National Astronaut Day
- National Cartoonists Day
- National Concert Day
- National Hoagie Day
- National Meeting Planners Appreciation Day
- National Open Farm Day
- National Silence the Shame Day
- Revenge of the 5th
- Sleep Apnea Awareness Day
- Totally Chipotle Day
- World Hand Hygiene Day
May 6:
- Childhood Depression Awareness Day
- Dr. Mark A. Groh Cardiothoracic Surgeon Appreciation Day
- International No Diet Day
- National Beverage Day
- National Foster Care Day
- National Nurses Day
- National Teachers’ Day
- National Tourist Appreciation Day
- Poem on Your Pillow Day
- Sauvignon Blanc Day
- World Asthma Day
May 7:
- Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
- Great American Grump Out
- National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
- National Barrier Awareness Day
- National Bike to School Day
- National Cosmopolitan Day
- National Homebrew Day
- National Interpreter Appreciation Day
- National Paste Up Day
- National Roast Leg of Lamb Day
- National Skilled Trades Day
- National Tourism Day
- Occupational Safety and Health Professional Day
- School Nurse Day
May 8:
- Free Trade Day
- Iris Day
- Jamestown Day
- Make a Book Day
- National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day
- National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day
- National Coconut Cream Pie Day
- National Give Someone a Cupcake Day
- National Have a Coke Day
- National Night Shift Workers Day
- National Report Government Contractor Fraud Day
- National Student Nurses Day
- No Socks Day
- Reward Yourself Day
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who Lost their Lives during WWII
- Truman Day
- Victory in Europe Day
- White Lotus Day
- World Donkey Day
- World Ovarian Cancer Day
- World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
May 9:
- Alphabet Magnet Day
- Child Care Provider Day
- Fintastic Friday
- Hurray for Buttons Day
- Lost Sock Memorial Day
- National Butterscotch Brownie Day
- National Home Front Heroes Day
- National Military Spouse Appreciation Day
- National Moscato Day
- National Provider Appreciation Day
- National Public Gardens Day
- National Sleepover Day
- Tear the Tags Off The Mattress Day
May 10:
- Archery Day
- Birth Mother’s Day
- Brunch for Lunch Day
- Dog Mom Day
- Mother Ocean Day
- Mother’s Day Mexico
- National Babysitter Day
- National Clean Your Room Day
- National Golf Day
- National Lipid Day
- National Mini Golf Day
- National Ship Via Rail Day
- National Shrimp Day
- National Small Business Day
- National Windmill Day
- National Train Day
- One Day Without Shoes
- Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Day
- Stay Up All Night Day
- Trust Your Intuition Day
- World Belly Dance Day
- World Fair Trade Day
- World Lupus Day
- World Migratory Bird Day
- Hostess CupCake Day
- Mother’s Day
- National Eat What You Want Day
- National Foam Rolling Day
- National Technology Day
- Twilight Zone Day
- World Ego Awareness Day
- World Topiary Day
May 12:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day
- Day of Vesak
- Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
- International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases
- International Day of Plant Health
- International Nurses Day
- National Hospital Day
- National Limerick Day
- National Mental Health Provider Appreciation Day
- National Nutty Fudge Day
- National Odometer Day
- National Tampon Day
- National Women’s Check-up Day
May 13:
- Children of Fallen Patriots Day
- Cough Drop Day
- Fair Trade Day
- International Hummus Day
- National Apple Pie Day
- National Crouton Day
- National Frog Jumping Day
- National Fruit Cocktail Day
- National Leprechaun Day
- Sex Differences in Health Awareness Day
- Top Gun
- Tulip Day
May 14:
- Bond With Your Dog Day
- Dance Like a Chicken Day
- Donate a Day’s Wages To Charity Day
- National Buttermilk Biscuit Day
- National Decency Day
- National Night Shift Workers Day
- National Underground America Day
- Online Romance Day
- Receptionist Day
- Root Canal Appreciation Day
- Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
- The Stars and Stripes Forever Day
- World Facilities Management Day
May 15:
- Asphalt Day
- Break The Glass Ceiling Day
- Bring Flowers To Someone Day
- Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- International Conscientious Objectors Day
- International Family Day
- International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
- MPS Awareness Day
- National Aperitif Day
- National Chocolate Chip Day
- National Notebook Day
- National Nylon Stocking Day
- National Safety Dose Day
- National Senior Fraud Awareness Day
- National Tuberous Sclerosis Day
- Straw Hat Day
May 16:
- Bike to School Day
- Drawing Day
- International Day of Light
- International Virtual Assistants Day
- Lag BaOmer
- National Barbecue Day
- National Bike to Work Day
- National Biographer’s Day
- National Coquille Saint Jacques Day
- National Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
- National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day
- National Love a Tree Day
- National Mimosa Day
- National Piercing Day
- National Pizza Party Day
- National Sea Monkey Day
- Nickel Day
- Ride a Unicycle Day
- Shades Day
- Waiters Day
- Walk Safely To School Day
- Wear Purple for Peace Day
May 17:
- Armed Forces Day
- Culture Freedom Day
- International Child Helpline Day
- International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
- National Cherry Cobbler Day
- National Graduation Tassel Day
- National Learn to Swim Day
- National Mushroom Hunting Day
- National River Cleanup Day
- National Walnut Day
- Pack Rat Day
- Pinot Grigio Day
- Plant a Lemon Tree Day
- World Baking Day
- World Fiddle Day
- World Hypertension Day
- World Information Society Day
- World Whiskey Day
May 18:
- Emergency Medical Services Day
- I Love Reese’s Day
- International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
- International Museum Day
- National Cheese Soufflé Day
- National (and World) HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
- National No Dirty Dishes Day
- National Visit Your Relatives Day
- Send an Electronic Greeting Card Day
- Stepmother’s Day
- Take Your Parents To The Playground Day
- World Baking Day
May 19:
- Frog Jumping Jubilee Day
- Malcolm X Day
- May Ray Day
- National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- National Barber Mental Health Awareness Day
- National Devil’s Food Cake Day
- National Mechanical Dry Eye Day
- Plant Something Day
- Supply Chain Professionals Day
- World Family Doctor Day
May 20:
- Be a Millionaire Day
- Flower Day
- International Red Sneakers Day
- National Band Director’s Day
- National High Heel Day
- National Pick Strawberries Day
- National Quiche Lorraine Day
- National Rescue Dog Day
- National Stop Nausea Day
- National Streaming Day
- National Women In Aerospace Day
- World Bee Day
May 21:
- Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
- Emergency Medical Services for Children Day (EMSC)
- I Need a Patch For That Day
- International Tea Day
- National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
- National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- National Juice Slush Day
- National Memo Day
- National Strawberries and Cream Day
- National Waiters and Waitresses Day
- National Talk Like Yoda Day
- Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- World Fish Migration Day
- World Meditation Day
May 22:
- Buy a Musical Instrument Day
- Chardonnay Day
- Harvey Milk Day
- International Day for Biological Diversity
- National Boss Babe Day
- National Craft Distillery Day
- National Maritime Day
- National Solitaire Day
- National Vanilla Pudding Day
- Sherlock Holmes Day
- World Goth Day
- World Paloma Day
- World Preeclampsia Day
May 23:
- Don’t Fry Day
- National Cooler Day
- National Lucky Penny Day
- National Road Trip Day
- National Taffy Day
- World Turtle Day
- World Crohn’s and Colitis Day
May 24:
- Amateur Radio Military Appreciation Day
- Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
- International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
- National Asparagus Day
- National Brother’s Day
- National Caterers Appreciation Day
- National Escargot Day
- National Italian Beef Day
- National Scavenger Hunt Day
- National Wig Out Day
- Tiara Day
- World Schizophrenia Day
May 25:
- Geek Pride Day
- Global Africa Day
- Indianapolis 500
- International Skin Pigmentation Day
- National Bath Bomb Day
- National Brown-Bag It Day
- National Missing Children’s Day
- National Sing Out Day
- National Tap Dance Day
- National Wine Day
- Towel Day
- World Thyroid Day
May 26:
- Decoration Day
- Memorial Day
- National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
- National Cherry Dessert Day
- National Paper Airplane Day
- Prayer for Peace Memorial Day
- Sally Ride Day
- World Dracula Day
- World Lindy Hop Day
- World Red Head Day
May 27:
- National Cellophane Tape Day
- National Grape Popsicle Day
- National Gray Day
- National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
- National Sunscreen Day
- Nothing to Fear Day
- Old Time Player Piano Day
May 28:
- Amnesty International Day
- International Hamburger Day
- International Day of Action on Women’s Health
- National Brisket Day
- National Senior Health and Fitness Day
- Whooping Crane Day
- World Hunger Day
- World Otter Day
- World Passion Fruit Martini Day
May 29:
- Ascension Day
- End of the Middle Ages Day
- International Day of UN Peacekeepers
- Learn About Composting Day
- Mount Everest Day
- National Alligator Day
- National Biscuit Day
- National Coq Au Vin Day
- National Flip Flop Day
- National Paperclip Day
- National Snail Day
- Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day
- World Digestive Health Day
May 30:
- Fakesgiving
- International Hug Your Cat Day
- Loomis Day
- National Creativity Day
- National Heat Awareness Day
- National Hole In My Bucket Day
- National Mint Julep Day
- World Multiple Sclerosis Day
May 31:
- Autonomous Vehicle Day
- National Fisherfolks Day
- National Macaroon Day
- National Save Your Hearing Day
- National Smile Day
- National Speak in Complete Sentences Day
- Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Day
- Web Designer Day
- What You Think Upon Grows Day
- World No Tobacco Day
- World Parrot Day
Weekly Observances for May
- Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 1-7)
- National Small Business Week (May 4-10)
- Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week (May 5-11)
- Children’s Book Week (May 5-11)
- Screen Free Week (May 5-11)
- Sun Awareness Week (May 5-11)
- Dystonia Awareness Week (May 3-11)
- Be Kind to Animals Week (May 4-10)
- Drinking Water Week (May 4-10)
- North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (May 4-10)
- Public Service Recognition Week (May 4-10)
- National Pet Week (May 4-10)
- National Tourism Week (May 4-10)
- Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-10)
- National Nurses Week (May 6-12)
- National Stuttering Awareness Week (May 9-15)
- National Hospital Week (May 11-17)
- National Public Gardens Week (May 9-18)
- National Women’s Health Week (May 11-17)
- National American Craft Beer Week (May 16-22)
- Bike to Work Week (May 13-19)
- Brain Injury Awareness Week (May 12-18)
- National Safe Sun Week (May 19-25)
- National EMS Week (May 18-24)
- Public Works Week (May 18-24)
May Monthly Holidays and Observances
- ALS Awareness Month
- Arthritis Awareness Month
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
- National Barbecue Month
- Better Speech and Hearing Month
- National Blood Pressure Month
- National Electrical Safety Month
- Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
- Brain Cancer Awareness Month
- Building Safety Month
- Celiac Disease Awareness Month
- International Civility Awareness Month
- Correct Posture Month
- Small Business Month
Sneak Peek for June:
June is packed with social media holidays perfect for marina owners and recreational boaters to spotlight, including National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1–9), World Oceans Day (June 8), Father’s Day (June 15), the Summer Solstice (June 21), and Social Media Day (June 30), offering ample opportunities to celebrate the boating lifestyle and engage your audience.
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