Creating a Culture of Recognition: May 2025 Employee Appreciation Dates
With Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, May is the perfect time to boost workplace morale. As warmer weather rolls in, it’s an ideal opportunity to show appreciation with thoughtful gestures.
Below is a list of important May 2025 employee recognition dates—perfect for celebrating with CardSnacks ecards and gift cards.
May 1: May Day & Law Day
May Day honors workers’ rights—celebrate with a morale-boosting message.
Law Day recognizes legal professionals for their role in justice and civic life.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Explore our Employee Appreciation and Thank You ecard categories.
May 4: International Firefighters’ Day
Honor the bravery and dedication of firefighters who protect our communities. Recognize their service with a heartfelt message or gesture of appreciation.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Say thanks with a Thank You ecard.
May 5: Cartoonists Day
Show appreciation for creative professionals with playful, lighthearted ecards.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Browse our Everyday ecards with animated characters and fun messages.
May 5–9: Teacher Appreciation Week
Recognize the teachers who inspire, educate, and support students. Perfect for schools, PTAs, and parents.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Send from our Teacher collection.
May 6: National Teachers Day
Celebrate with a customized CardSnacks ecard and gift card to show gratitude.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Choose from our Teacher collection.
May 6: National Nurses Day
Thank the dedicated nurses making a difference every day. Recognize their care and professionalism.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Try our Nurses Day collection.
May 7: School Nurses Day
Send appreciation to school nurses who support student health and safety daily.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Send a thoughtful message like Nurse Angel.
May 11: Mother’s Day
Celebrate moms and maternal figures in your life or workplace with heartfelt digital greetings.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Choose from our Mother’s Day ecards.
May 14: National Receptionists’ Day
Celebrate the professionals who are the face of your organization. Show appreciation to receptionists who ensure smooth operations and create positive first impressions.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Try our Paper Clips Thanks ecard.
May 14: Nightshift Workers’ Day
Recognize the dedication of employees who keep operations going around the clock.
CardSnacks Suggestion: A late-night Thank You goes a long way.
May 16: National Biographers Day
Honor writers who preserve personal and historical legacies through storytelling.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Send our We Appreciate You card.
May 16: International Virtual Assistants Day
Celebrate remote professionals supporting businesses behind the scenes with efficiency and reliability.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Choose Thank You Support.
May 19: Accounting Day
Thank your accounting team for balancing books and boosting business stability.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Brighten their day with Make Today Count.
May 26: Memorial Day
A day to remember and honor those who gave their lives in military service. Send respectful tributes with Memorial Day ecards.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Send a respectful Memorial Day card.
May 31: Web Designer Day
Recognize the digital artists behind your online presence with a tech-savvy thank-you message.
CardSnacks Suggestion: Try our Computer Thank You ecard.
From teachers to tech teams, May is full of opportunities to say “thank you.” Explore CardSnacks for Business to automate and personalize your 2025 employee appreciation strategy.