Date Celebrated
20-May-2021
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. On this day Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born in 1734.The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.The UN Member States approved Slovenia’s proposal to proclaim 20 May as World Bee Day in December 2017
75% of the global food crop types rely on pollinators. Bees are a major pollinator and the health of bees ensures our well-being.