May Awareness Days 2026

Whitby Town Council and staff recognize and value the contributions of the diverse communities that make our Town so unique and special. We also observe national and internationally recognized days and historical events. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Whitby. 

Read on to see a list of awareness days and observances for May 2026. Be sure to subscribe to the Awareness Days and Observances page for updates or visit whitby.ca/calendar to see if there are any virtual or in-person events planned to commemorate these days.

• Asian Heritage Month - May 2026
• Mental Health Week - May 5 to 11, 2026
• Dutch Heritage Day - May 5, 2026
• National Day of Awareness and Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls - May 5, 2026
• World Migratory Bird Day - May 9, 2026
• Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - May 12, 2026
• Provincial Day of Action on Litter - May 12, 2026
• International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia - May 17, 2026
• Victorian Order of Nurses Week - May 17 to 23, 2026
• World Bee Day - May 20, 2026
• World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development - May 21, 2026
• International Day for Biological Diversity - May 22, 2026
• National AccessAbility Week - May 24 to 30, 2026

Observances and awareness days proclaimed by Whitby Town Council are bolded. 

Learn how to submit an application for a flag raising or proclamation.