May 2026 Calendar

May 2026 has 31 days. May is one of seven months in the calendar year with 31 days (January, March, May, July, August, October, and December).

May 2026 starts on Friday, May 1st, 2026. This means the month begins on a weekday at the end of the work week, leading into the weekend. This provides a nice balance of weekdays and weekends throughout the month.

Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25th. This federal holiday honors and mourns the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year, creating a three-day weekend. Many Americans visit cemeteries and memorials, hold family gatherings, and participate in parades. It also marks the unofficial start of the summer season.

Mother's Day 2026 is Sunday, May 10th. This special day honors mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in the United States. Many people give flowers, cards, gifts, and take their mothers out for meals to show appreciation.

Yes, Memorial Day 2026 creates a three-day weekend from Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th. This long weekend is one of the busiest travel periods in the United States, as many Americans take advantage of the time off to travel, have barbecues, and enjoy outdoor activities. It marks the unofficial beginning of summer vacation season.

May 2026 has 22 weekdays (Monday through Friday) and 9 weekend days (Saturdays and Sundays). With Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th as a federal holiday, there are effectively 21 working days for federal employees and businesses that observe this holiday. May 2026 has five full weekends.

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. While it's a relatively minor holiday in Mexico, it has become widely celebrated in the United States as a celebration of Mexican-American culture. Celebrations typically include parades, mariachi music performances, traditional Mexican food and drinks, and cultural festivities. In 2026, Cinco de Mayo falls on Tuesday, May 5th.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a celebration of the contributions, culture, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans in the United States. The month was chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and to mark the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, largely built by Chinese immigrants. Throughout May, various cultural events, educational programs, and celebrations are held nationwide to honor the diverse AAPI community.