May 2026 brings a fresh bouquet of celebrations and meaningful moments to capture! We’ve packed our app with creative designs to help you document and share this month’s special occasions. From celebrating the moms in your life to raising awareness for important causes, let’s explore all the creative possibilities waiting for you in our May 2026 holiday calendar!
Here’s what’s happening in May!
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- National Small Business Week (5/03-5/09)
- 5/05 Cinco de Mayo
- 5/05 National Teacher Day & US National Teacher Appreciation Week (5/04-5/08)
- US Nurses Week (5/6 – 5/12)
- 5/09 World Collage Day
- 5/10 Mother’s Day
- 5/13 World Cocktail Day
- 5/15 International Day of Families
- 5/18 – Victoria Day (CA)
- 5/18- Start of French Open
- 5/24 National Brother’s Day
- 5/25 Memorial Day
- 5/31 National Smile Day
Mental Health Awareness Month
Throughout May, we join together to break stigmas and promote understanding around mental health issues. Our “Mental Health Awareness” templates offer thoughtful designs with uplifting messages perfect for sharing supportive content. Create a meaningful collage that spreads hope and encouragement or share your own self-care journey with these specially designed templates.
National Small Business Week (5/03-5/09)
Time to celebrate the entrepreneurs and small business owners who bring character and innovation to our communities! Our “Small Business Stickers” pack offers adorable elements like price tags and supportive messages to help showcase your favorite local businesses or promote your own entrepreneurial ventures. Create a collage highlighting your small business journey, featuring your products, or shouting out local shops you love.
5/05 Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Cinco de Mayo, commemorating Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862! Capture this colorful holiday with our festive templates, Mexican-themed stickers, and backgrounds to transform them into eye-catching digital keepsakes to share with friends and family.
5/05 National Teacher Day & US National Teacher Appreciation Week (5/04-5/08)
Show your gratitude to the amazing educators who inspire and guide us with a thoughtful collage this Teacher’s Day on May 6th and throughout Teacher Appreciation Week (5/5-5/9)! Explore our “Teacher’s Day” template category to find ready-to-share designs that perfectly capture your appreciation. Or make your own creation and decorate it with teacher-themed stickers and backgrounds to create a heartfelt digital card that shows teachers just how much their dedication means to you.
US Nurses Week (5/6 – 5/12)
Honor the healthcare heroes who provide compassionate care day in and day out with our dedicated Nurses Week templates! Create a touching tribute that acknowledges their hard work, dedication, and the difference they make every day. Head to our “Nurses Week” template category to start making a collage for the amazing nurses in your life.
5/09 World Collage Day
Celebrate this special day dedicated to the art of collage by creating your most imaginative piece yet! Decorate it with our “Fun Collage Decoration” sticker pack and experiment with new styles and textures that give your designs an authentic handmade feel. Mix photos, backgrounds, and decorative elements in unexpected ways to create something truly unique.
5/10 Mother’s Day
Show Mom just how special she is with our brand new “Mother’s Day” templates! From elegant floral designs to fun photo layouts, we have options that match every mom’s style and personality. Looking for inspiration? Check out our blog post Mother’s Day Cards: Templates, Messages, Quotes & Last-Minute Ideas for creative ideas to help you craft a beautiful digital card she’ll cherish.
5/13 World Cocktail Day
Raise a glass to creative mixology on World Cocktail Day! This is the perfect excuse to host a gathering featuring your favorite cocktails or mocktails and capture the fun. Find stylish invitation designs in our “Party Hosting” template collection – just head to our main page and look under the “Happy Hour” tab. Whether you’re mixing classics or creating your own concoctions, invite friends to join your spirited celebrations with a custom digital invitation!
5/15 International Day of Families
May 15th is International Day of Families, the perfect day to share a heartwarming card with your favorite people! Head to our “Family” template category to find a design that fits your family’s style, add your photos and voila – your family card is ready to be shared with loved ones near and far.
5/18 – Victoria Day (CA)
Celebrate Canada’s unofficial start of summer with Victoria Day on May 18th! This national holiday honors Queen Victoria’s birthday and marks the perfect time to gather with loved ones for outdoor festivities. Create a patriotic collage featuring your Victoria Day celebrations – whether you’re watching fireworks, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or simply soaking up the long weekend sunshine.
5/18- Start of French Open
The clay courts of Roland Garros come alive as tennis’s most grueling grand slam begins! Gather your fellow fans for a watch party using our invitation templates, or create a collage cheering on your favorite player as they battle through the tournament. You can also take a trip down memory lane by putting together a collection of your own tennis memories, from childhood lessons to weekend matches with friends. Head to our “Tennis” template category to find these designs.
5/24 National Brother’s Day
It’s time to celebrate the brothers who’ve always had your back (and occasionally teased you)! Create a collage that captures your unique relationship and all the memories you’ve made together. P.S. don’t forget to include those cute baby pictures to give him the full brother experience when you share them on social media!
5/25 Memorial Day
Honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country with our respectful “Memorial Day” templates. These designs feature patriotic elements and thoughtful layouts perfect for creating meaningful tributes. Create a collage that commemorates this important day of remembrance with the reverence it deserves.
5/31 National Smile Day
Spread joy and positivity by celebrating the universal language of happiness! Create a cheerful collage featuring your brightest smiles and decorate it with our “Happpy Things” sticker pack—yes, the three P’s are on purpose—full of uplifting elements like sunshine, rainbows, and lots of smiles.
Which celebrations from our May Holiday Calendar are you most excited about? We hope this calendar sparked some inspiration to help you create and celebrate! Follow us on social @piccollage for daily inspiration and tag us in your creations – we’d love to see what you come up with!
