Mother’s Day Was the Hottest Hot Topic on Facebook and Instagram in May

Memorial Day and Cinco de Mayo also drove conversation

Mother’s Day dominated conversation on Facebook and Instagram in May, according to Facebook IQ.

The social network’s research arm shared its Hot Topics for the month, and Memorial Day and Cinco de Mayo were strong performers across both platforms in the holidays and events category, while the Met Gala also made its mark among Instagrammers.

Prince Harry dominated the people category across both Facebook and Instagram.

In the sports category, the Kentucky Derby and Stephen Curry and the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball League heated up Facebook, while Instagram users discussed the eventual champion Raptors and Kawhi Leonard.

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