--- title: "Plan Smarter: Your May 2025 Video Content Calendar is Here" date: 2025-04-16T01:36:00-07:00 author: "Denise O'Keeffe" canonical_url: "https://videoelephant.com/blog/may-2025-video-content-calendar" section: Blog --- ###### In this post... [📅 May 2025 Highlights](#may-2025-highlights) [⚽🏎️🎾 Major Sporting Events](#%EF%B8%8F-major-sporting-events) [🧠 Health & Wellness Awareness](#health-wellness-awareness) [🍔 Lifestyle & Fun Observances](#lifestyle-fun-observances) [📰 Trending News Hooks](#trending-news-hooks) [Why It Matters](#why-it-matters) [💡 Need Help Finding the Right Video?](#need-help-finding-the-right-video) Back to top Below, we've curated key events and themes to help shape your editorial calendar and ensure your content resonates. Whether you're building out a homepage feature, crafting social stories, or enhancing a newsletter experience—**video content is a must-have format** to drive attention and retention. #### 📅 May 2025 Highlights **🎯 Major Cultural Moments & Events** - **May 4:** *Star Wars Day* – Fan-favorite, evergreen potential for entertainment and lifestyle content. - **May 5:** *Met Gala* + *Academy of Country Music Awards* – Fashion, celebrity, and music content collide. - **May 6:** *King Charles’ Coronation* (1-year anniversary) - **May 13:** *Cannes Film Festival* begins - **May 17:** *Eurovision Final* – global music buzz - **May 26:** *Memorial Day* (US) #### ⚽🏎️🎾 Major Sporting Events - *Miami Grand Prix* – May 4 - *PGA Championship* – May 12–18 - *FA Cup Final* – May 17 - *Europa League Final* – May 21 - *Monaco Grand Prix* – May 25 - *French Open* begins – May 25 #### 🧠 Health & Wellness Awareness - *Mental Health Awareness Month* - *Skin Cancer Awareness Month* - *World Asthma Day* – May 7 - *World No-Tobacco Day* – May 31 #### 🍔 Lifestyle & Fun Observances - *Space Day* – May 2 - *Mother’s Day* – May 11 - *Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling & Wake* – May 26 - *International Hamburger Day* – May 28 #### 📰 Trending News Hooks - *Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial* – May 5 - *Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower* – May 6–7 #### Why It Matters Audiences respond to **relevant, high-quality video content** that connects to what they care about most—whether it's their favorite sports team, global celebrities, or their own well-being. Our clients continue to see increased engagement and monetization when they align content with these key cultural moments. Now is the time to lock in your content plan with **premium, short-form video content** that’s ready to publish across your site, app, or social platforms. #### 💡 Need Help Finding the Right Video? We’ve got you covered. Our content offering spans every major genre—from entertainment and news to wellness, food, and vertical video formats. If you're not seeing exactly what you need for your May editorial themes, reach out to us directly. Our team is here to help you source and license the right video content for your audience. 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[📅 May 2025 Highlights](#may-2025-highlights) [⚽🏎️🎾 Major Sporting Events](#%EF%B8%8F-major-sporting-events) [🧠 Health & Wellness Awareness](#health-wellness-awareness) [🍔 Lifestyle & Fun Observances](#lifestyle-fun-observances) [📰 Trending News Hooks](#trending-news-hooks) [Why It Matters](#why-it-matters) [💡 Need Help Finding the Right Video?](#need-help-finding-the-right-video) Back to top ###### Stay up to date Subscribe for our latest updates and video insights #### You may also like [ ![April 2025 Content Calendar: Plan Your Video Strategy for Maximum Engagement](https://assets.videoelephant.com/images/_eventThumb/April_Content-Calendar_Blog.jpg) ###### April 2025 Content Calendar: Plan Your Video Strategy for Maximum Engagement April brings a fresh season of storytelling opportunities, from major sporting events to cultural celebrations and global awareness days. 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