Day 4 May – Coal Miners Day, International Firefighter’s Day

Day 4 May – Coal Miners Day
Every year on 4 May, Coal Miners Day is observed to honour the coal miners. Let us tell you that Coal mining is done to extract coal from the ground. Coal Mining is one of India's most dangerous professions. Coal Miners are the men who know that they may not return home back after the work when the day is over. Then, also they walk in the coal mines and earn their daily wages.

Day 4 May - International Firefighter’s Day
International Firefighter’s Day is observed every year on 4 May. It was instituted on 4 January, 1999 after a proposal via emailed out across the world due to the deaths of five firefighter’s in a bushfire in Australia. Therefore, this day is observed to recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighter’s make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.

Day 3 May - Press Freedom Day, World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May)

Day 3 May - Press Freedom Day
Every year Press freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3rd May to evaluate press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession. 

Day 3 May - World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May)
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. In 1998, the first celebration took place in Mumbai, India. It was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.

Day 2 May- World Tuna Day

Day 2 May- World Tuna Day
It is observed on 2 May and is established by the United Nations (UN) to raise awareness about the importance of tuna fish.

May 2020 Important Days

May 2020 Important Days

May 2020 Important Days
Date	Name of Important Days
1 May	International Labour Day or May Day
1 May	Maharashtra Day
3 May	Press Freedom Day
4 May	Coal Miners Day
4 May	International Firefighter’s Day
3 May	World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May)
5 May	World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May)
7 May	World Athletics Day
7 May	Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
8 May	World Red Cross Day
8 May	World Thalassaemia Day
11 May	National Technology Day
10 May	Mother's Day (Second Sunday of May)
12 May	International Nurses Day
15 May	International Day of Families
17 May	World Telecommunication Day
17 May	World Hypertension Day
15 May	National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May)
18 May	World AIDS Vaccine Day
18 May	International Museum Day
16 May	Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of the May)
21 May	National Anti-Terrorism Day
22 May	International Day for Biological Diversity
25 May	National Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
31 May	Anti-Tobacco Day

Day 1 May: Gujarat Day

Day 1 May: Gujarat Day
 It is a state holiday in Gujarat. The state of Gujarat was formed on 1 May, 1960.

The state of Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed as a result of this movement according to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 enacted by the Parliament of India on 25 April 1960. The act came into effect on 1 May 1960, hence the reason of annual celebration.

Day 1 May: Maharashtra Day

Day 1 May: Maharashtra Day
It is also known as Maharashtra Diwas in Marathi. It is a state holiday in Maharashtra. The state of Maharashtra was formed from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May, 1960.

Day 1 May: International Labour Day or May Day

Day 1 May: International Labour Day or May Day
International Labour Day is also known as Labour Day or May Day. It is celebrated globally every year on 1st May. In India, Labour Day is referred as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din. What is the history behind celebrating this day etc. is given in the link provided.