Planning out your business’s social media posting schedule for May? We’re here to help you stay on top of upcoming social holidays and prepare you with at least one video idea per week.
On this list, you might find some holidays you’ve celebrated your whole life, but we’ve also added some lesser-known holidays and events that might make sense to celebrate with your business. Keep scrolling to see our template suggestions for five of the most popular reasons to celebrate this month.
May Social Holidays
- Full Month: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Full Month: Mental Health Awareness Month
- May 1: May Day
- May 4-10: National Small Business Week (continued)
- May 5: Cinco de Mayo
- May 6: National Teacher Day
- May 7: Skilled Trades Day
- May 5: African World Heritage Day
- May 10: National Small Business Day
- May 10: World Fair Trade Day
- May 12: International Nurses Day
- May 11: Mother’s Day
- May 14: National Receptionists Day
- May 15: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- May 16: International Day of Light
- May 16: Virtual Assistants Day
- May 17: National Armed Forces Day
- May 19: Victoria Day (Canada)
- May 20: HR Professionals Day
- May 26: Memorial Day (United States)
- May 30: National Creativity Day
May Video Ideas & Examples
May is a great time to build a steady social media schedule and stay top-of-mind for your audience. This can also help you understand what kind of content your audience best responds to, helping you plan for the months ahead.
We always recommend planning and creating your videos ahead of time. To make this even easier, we’ve prepared a variety of templates that will work for each event on the list. Just choose the event or holiday you want to celebrate, select a template, add some new seasonal elements, and start creating!
Mental Health Awareness Month
Your own mental health as well as the health of your employees should be a top priority all year long. As spring starts to turn into summer, it’s a great opportunity to promote mental health and make sure your team is supported! This video template raises awareness of Mental Health and connects your audience with resources to support them in their journey.
National Small Business Week
National Small Businesses Week goes from May 4th to 10th, 2025. It’s an opportunity to recognize the contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Small business owners can use this time for education, celebrations, and promotions. Share a sale during this week or create an about us video using the templates below!
Cinco de Mayo
Share your Cinco de Mayo celebration or create a video honoring Mexican heritage! If you’ll be hosting an event, we recommend using this celebratory template to get the word out and get your customers or coworkers excited.
Looking to educate yourself and others on the history of Mexican heritage? Do some research and share your findings using this presentation template, then share with friends, family, and followers on social media.
Mother’s Day
Make the moms who support your business feel appreciated with our Company Mother's Day Message template, or share your gift-worthy product or service with our Mother’s Day Promo or Mother’s Day Gift Card templates.
Then, turn your attention towards the mother-figures in your life using our Happy Mother’s Day or Mother’s Day Tribute templates. Make your Mother’s Day message even more sentimental by including your voice with voice-over.
National Receptionists Day
Show your admin team some love on National Receptionists Day with a video! You can shout out key team members with a spotlight video or use this one to thank the entire team.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a huge annual sales event! Edit our Memorial Day Sale template to highlight your Memorial Day sale. This template already has a star-spangled color scheme in place. Just add the details of your sale and start sharing!
Looking for a way to commemorate Memorial Day? This template highlights the sacrifice of US veterans and the gratitude of our nation.
Graduation season
Graduation season is right around the corner! Congratulate your grad, from preschool to post-grad, with a special video greeting. Make a personalized video to share with them on their big day or play it for the whole family at their graduation party.
Looking back or preparing for your own graduation? Let friends and family in on the festivities on social media using the Graduation Memories template, designed for easy sharing on Reels, TikTok, or Stories.
Summer is coming
The official kick-off to summer is just over a month away. Get a head start on your seasonal content now. Start by creating a fun, eye-catching seasonal sale promotion with our Summer Promo template.
Hosting any community events, outdoor extravaganzas, or summer soirees to promote your business or thank customers? Use our Summer Event Invitation template to get the word out and generate buzz around your event.
Did we miss anything?
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