01 May 2026
May 2026
After the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays, May brings two more long weekends to look forward to. The month is bookended by the May Day Bank Holiday on the 4th, followed by the Spring Bank Holiday on the 25th.
With longer, brighter days, May is an ideal time to focus on feeling good and doing good. Throughout the month, National Walking Month encouraging us to add a little more movement to our daily routines. Whether it’s walking part of your commute, heading out for a lunchtime stroll or getting some fresh air after work, those extra steps can make a real difference to both physical and mental wellbeing — and they’re better for the planet too.
We’ll also be marking Mental Health Awareness Week, which offers an opportunity to check in with ourselves, support others and make small changes that can have a big impact on how we feel. Later in the month, Learning at Work Week shines a spotlight on the value of continuous learning and development, encouraging us to build new skills, share knowledge and reflect on how learning helps us grow both individually and as an organisation. This includes the important role RHG apprenticeships play in developing talent, creating opportunities and supporting people to learn, earn and progress in meaningful careers.
Together, these moments reflect RHG’s commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and investing in people to support long‑term, positive progress.
To explore these dates in more detail, click through the calendar below. You’ll also find other important dates along the way, so take a moment to have a look around.
NEW dates have been added to the GROW Academy workshops but spaces are filling up, so be sure to secure your place – Virtual Workshops – RHG (rhgconsult.co.uk)
| WORKSHOP NAME | DATE | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Being Socially Responsible | 6th May, 2026 | 09:00-12:30 |
| Mindfulness | 14th May, 2026 | 09:30-15:00 |
| Time Management Techniques | 22nd June, 2026 | 09:00-12:30 |
| Introduction to Project Management | 8th July, 2026 | 09:00-12:30 |
| Presenting With Confidence | 16th July, 2026 | 09:00-12:30 |
RHG’s library of online micro-learning courses is rapidly expanding to support your learning journey. Learner Resources:
Finally, here are some more observances to note:
| Date (2026) | Observance | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 May | May Day | Bank Holiday, falling on the first Monday in May, each year. |
| 5 May | Vesak (Bhuddist) | It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born. |
| 14 May | Ascension Day (Christian) | Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter season and occurs ten days before Pentecost. |
| 21-23 May | Shavuot (Jewish) | First, it commemorates the exact moment the Torah was given to the Jewish people at Mount Sinai. Second, it celebrates the ancient wheat harvest in Israel. |
| 24 May | Pentecost (Christian) | Takes place on the 49th day after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit. |
| 25 May | Spring Bank Holiday | Formally known as Whit Monday, the day following Pentecost, the Spring bank holiday was introduced in 1971 and falls on the last Monday each May. |
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