Every yearMay 8
Everything May 8 celebrates
8 national, international, and world observances are on the calendar for May 8 every year, and 3 more land on it in some years.
| # | Observance | Category | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | American Indian DayLead | Community | |
| 02 | Brunch for Lunch Day | Food | |
| 03 | International Migratory Bird Day | Nature | |
| 04 | National Babysitter's Day | Kids & Family | |
| 05 | National Dog Mom's Day | Dogs |
| 06 | National Have a Coke Day | Food | |
| 07 | National Miniature Golf Day | Sports | |
| 08 | Sun Awareness Day | Health |
These are set by a rule rather than a fixed date, so they only land on May 8 in some years.
National Teacher Appreciation Week — 2028 and 2034
National Teacher Appreciation Day — 2029 and 2035
Mother's Day — 2033
Born on May 8
Historic figures
- Harry S. Truman1884–1972American colonel and politician, 33rd President of the United States
- Friedrich Hayek1899–1992Austrian economist and philosopher, Nobel Prize laureate
- Henry Dunant1828–1910Swiss businessman and activist, co-founded the Red Cross
- Edward Gibbon1737–1794English historian and politician
- Fernandel1903–1971French actor and singer
- Don Rickles1926–2017American comedian and actor
- Roberto Rossellini1906–1977Italian director and screenwriter
- Franco Baresi1960–2026Italian footballer and coach
- Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla1753–1811Mexican priest and rebel leader
- João Havelange1916–2016Brazilian water polo player, lawyer, and businessman
Celebrities & public figures
- David Attenboroughb. 1926English environmentalist and television host
- Enrique Iglesiasb. 1975Spanish-American singer-songwriter
- Thomas Pynchonb. 1937American novelist
- Luis Enriqueb. 1970Spanish footballer and manager
- Naomi Kleinb. 1970Canadian author and activist
- Stephen Amellb. 1981Canadian actor
- Bill de Blasiob. 1961American politician
- Melissa Gilbertb. 1964American actress and director
- Olivia Culpob. 1992American model and actress
- Lúciob. 1978Brazilian footballer
Birth dates from Wikidata; names link to Wikipedia.
This page covers May 8 in any year. For one year in particular — the weekday, and which moveable observances landed on it — see May 8, 2027.
Today Celebrates tracks daily national, international and world observances all year.