Mental Health Awareness Month
May is dedicated to focusing on mental health, whether that is greater awareness of struggles, focusing on improving your own health or making accommodations in the workplace to promote better mental wellbeing.
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Jewish-American Heritage Month
Many observances related to Judaism are tied to tragedy, like the Holocaust. However, this month is a celebration of all the contributions of Jewish Americans and the history they have written. This is a great time to really reflect on how Jewish individuals have helped shape our country.
National Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Since COVID began, the world has become a more hostile place for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. This month is a great time to focus on ensuring you are making the world a safer place for them while also celebrating their culture and contributions.
Haitian Heritage Month
Hattian Heritage Month has been celebrated since 1998. It’s meant to give those from Haiti and with Haitian background the chance to show pride in their identity and share their culture with others. With over a million Haitian Americans in the United States, there is plenty to celebrate.
Asian American & Pacific Islander Month
Since the start of the pandemic, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been subjected to increased racism and violence. That makes celebrating their history more important in 2022 than ever before. Be sure to place focus on this month and to honor the cultures of those at your workplace.
Eid al-Fitr/Ramadan ends (Canada, dates vary) (Islam)
This is the day the holy month of Ramadan comes to an end. On this date, the daylight fasting ends and most celebrants mark the occasion with a large feast and prayer.
Mental Health Week (Canada)
With each passing year, the stigma surrounding mental health struggles lessens. Since the pandemic, this change has been accelerated, with the majority of us encountering notable struggles over the last two years. Mental Health Week gives us space to focus on this aspect of ourselves and raise awareness.
Cinco de Mayo
While this holiday isn’t widely celebrated in Mexico, it is a pretty big deal in the U.S. The holiday actually came to prominence when Chicano activists selected it due to its symbolism: it marks the victory of the small Mexican army over the French in Puebla.
Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhist)
Buddha’s Birthday is a festival celebrated throughout much of East Asia and South Asia, as well as in Buddhist households throughout the West, marking the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
Mother’s Day
This one is for the moms of the world. Luckily, all the moms at your workplace should already have the day off! But that doesn’t mean you can let it pass without observation. We suggest everyone take part in making a sweet treat. That way, the moms can treat themselves and everyone else will have a gift for the mothers in their lives.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
This day marks an opportunity for everyone to take a vocal and visible stand against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. In addition to making it clear that your workplace is a safe space, you can also help raise awareness of human rights violations and the struggles LGBTQ+ people face.
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
This is an awareness day established by the United Nations. It is meant to promote an awareness of the diversity around us and within us, opening up dialogue about what makes us unique and how those aspects contribute to our successes and struggles.