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2 May: what is celebrated today
2 May brings together commemorations that, at first glance, seem to have nothing in common. Yet they all speak of awareness: of the planet, childhood, the body, individual freedom and the way we live together. It is a day that invites us to look carefully at what we usually take for granted and ask ourselves what kind of world we want to sustain.
World Tuna Day
Proclaimed by the UN and celebrated since 2017, this day focuses on one of the planet’s most exploited marine species. Tuna is key to food, employment and the economy of dozens of countries, but its commercial value has also made it a symbol of overfishing.
The day reminds us that protecting tuna means protecting the oceans. Managing marine resources sustainably is not merely an environmental matter, but a shared responsibility towards future generations.
International Day against Bullying or School Harassment
2 May is also tinged purple to make visible one of the most painful issues of childhood and adolescence: school bullying. Established by parents’ associations and NGOs, this day seeks to break the silence surrounding bullying and promote safe educational environments.
Bullying leaves deep and lasting marks. This commemoration reminds us that preventing it is not solely the task of schools, but of society as a whole: families, institutions and communities that cannot look the other way.
World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day
The first Saturday in May is devoted to a chronic rheumatological disease that particularly affects young adults. World Ankylosing Spondylitis Day seeks to raise awareness of the importance of early diagnosis and continuous medical support.
Beyond physical symptoms, the day brings to the fore the everyday experience of those living with pain and uncertainty, reminding us of the need for research, visibility and social empathy.
International Craft Brewer Day
The first Saturday in May also pays tribute to those who make craft beer. This celebration was born to give visibility to a trade that combines tradition, creativity and community.
Craft beer symbolises the value of the local, manual work and conscious consumption. It is not only about drinking, but about recognising the process, knowledge and culture behind every recipe.
World Naked Gardening Day
Among the calendar’s most unusual commemorations, this day proposes an experience as unusual as it is symbolic: cultivating the land in direct contact with nature. Held on the first Saturday in May, it promotes acceptance of the body and a freer relationship with the environment.
Beyond the anecdotal, the day invites reflection on respect for one’s own body, ecology and an intimate connection with nature.
International Day of Struggle for the Liberation of Marijuana
Although its origin is placed in the month of May and associated with global mobilisations, this day brings together activists who call for an open debate on cannabis legalisation. The aim is to make visible its medicinal and scientific uses, and the need for decriminalisation.
The commemoration brings to the table issues such as public health, individual rights and evidence-based policies, removed from stigma and criminalisation.