Holidays in May 2026
10 holidays and observances in May 2026. In the Northern Hemisphere, May is in spring.
Holidays & observances
May DayFriday, May 1, 2026the Kentucky DerbySaturday, May 2, 2026Star Wars DayMonday, May 4, 2026Cinco de MayoTuesday, May 5, 2026National Nurses DayWednesday, May 6, 2026Mother's DaySunday, May 10, 2026Ascension DayThursday, May 14, 2026PentecostSunday, May 24, 2026Memorial DayMonday, May 25, 2026Eid al-AdhaWednesday, May 27, 2026
About May 2026
Looking for what's happening in May 2026? This page lists the holidays, observances, and events that fall in May of 2026, each linking to a live countdown. May sits in spring across the Northern Hemisphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What holidays are in May 2026?
- May 2026 includes May Day (Friday, May 1, 2026), the Kentucky Derby (Saturday, May 2, 2026), Star Wars Day (Monday, May 4, 2026), Cinco de Mayo (Tuesday, May 5, 2026), National Nurses Day (Wednesday, May 6, 2026), Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10, 2026), Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14, 2026), Pentecost (Sunday, May 24, 2026), Memorial Day (Monday, May 25, 2026), Eid al-Adha (Wednesday, May 27, 2026).
- What season is May?
- In the Northern Hemisphere, May falls in spring.