May 2025
A month for open source maintainers to gather, share, and be celebrated.
Welcome to Maintainer Month!
Open source runs the world, but who runs open source? Open source maintainers are behind the software we use everyday, but they don't always have the community or support they need. That's why we're celebrating open source maintainers during the month of May.
2025 Theme: Securing Open Source
This year, we're focusing on the critical role maintainers play in securing the digital infrastructure we all depend on. Join us in recognizing their efforts and supporting a more secure open source ecosystem.
How do I get involved?
Maintainer Month is an open source project — anyone can jump in and contribute! Whether you're a maintainer, an organization, or a fan or open source, you're invited to participate! Here are a few ways you can jump in:
Calling maintainers!
Share and Connect
Tell your story with #MaintainerMonth and add it to our library. Meet other maintainers at events happening all month long.
Join the Community
Request access to our private Maintainer Community to connect, get support, and preview GitHub features.
Get Perks
Enjoy exclusive tools, discounts, and giveaways from our partners. Explore the Partner Pack.
Interested in Partnering?
Celebrate maintainers
Feature maintainers in your content — stream, blog, or tweet using #MaintainerMonth. Want help finding folks to spotlight? Let us know.
Host or share events
Host an event or add your existing one to our calendar: Submit here
Support with resources
Support maintainers financially through a FOSS Fund or sponsorship — or contribute perks to our Partner Pack. We’d love to feature you. Reach out.
Upcoming events 2025
