United States National Maritime Day

May 22, Wednesday

National Maritime Day is a United States holiday created to recognize the maritime industry. It is observed on May 22, the date in 1819 that the American steamship Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia on the first ever transoceanic voyage under steam power. The holiday was created by the United States Congress on May 20, 1933.

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United States National Maritime Day in other years

2021 May 22, Saturday
2022 May 22, Sunday
2023 May 22, Monday
2025 May 22, Thursday