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European Obesity Day

European Obesity Day is held on May 17. Held on the third Saturday in May. This event in the second decade of the month May is annual.

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European Obesity Day brings together healthcare, patient and political communities who are keen to raise awareness of obesity and the many other diseases on which it impacts.

Similar holidays and events, festivals and interesting facts

International Virtual Assistants Day on May 16 (the third Friday in May);

World Endangered Species Day on May 16 (This environmental date is celebrated on the third Friday of May);

International Day of Light on May 16 (initiated by UNESCO on November 14, 2017);

International Day of Living Together in Peace on May 16 (adopted by the UN on December 8, 2017);

International Coeliac Day on May 16;

World Heavy Metal Day on May 16;

International Boys Day on May 16;

World Whisky Day on May 17 (Third Saturday of May);

World Dog Day on May 17 (started by The Vanderpump Dog Foundation in 2016. Celebrated on the third Saturday of May);

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17;

World Nordic Walking Day on May 17 (is a day of unified commemoration of the Nordic Walking Family around the world. It is for everyone, of all ages and abilities);