May 2026 Calendar
Updated November 6, 2026 · Edited by the JanuaryCalendar.com team
May 2026 started on Friday, May 1, and ended on Sunday, May 31. It had 31 days, 21 weekdays and 20 US working days. US federal holidays: Memorial Day (Mon, May 25).
- Starts
- Friday
- Days
- 31
- US working days
- 20
- Full moon
- May 1, May 31
- Birthstone
- Emerald
- Zodiac
- Taurus, Gemini
May 2026
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Full Moon | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5Cinco de Mayo | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9Last Quarter |
| 10Mother's Day | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16New Moon |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23First Quarter |
| 24 | 25Memorial Day | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31Full Moon |
- May 1○ Full Moon, 1:23 p.m. EDT
- May 4Early May bank holiday (UK)
- May 5Cinco de Mayo
- May 9◑ Last Quarter, 5:11 p.m. EDT
- May 10Mother's Day (US)
- May 16● New Moon, 4:01 p.m. EDT
- May 23◐ First Quarter, 7:11 a.m. EDT
- May 25Memorial Day
- May 25Spring bank holiday (UK)
- May 31○ Full Moon, 4:45 a.m. EDT
May 2026 holidays and observances
| Date | Day | Holiday or observance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mon | Early May bank holiday (UK) | UK |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day (US) | Observance |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
| May 25 | Mon | Spring bank holiday (UK) | UK |
Dates follow federal rules (a holiday on Saturday is observed Friday, on Sunday the following Monday). UK bank holidays follow standard rules; one-off extra holidays are announced by the government.
Moon phases
| Phase | Date (Eastern) | Time (ET) | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ○ Full Moon | Friday, May 1 | 1:23 p.m. EDT | May 01, 17:23 UTC |
| ◑ Last Quarter | Saturday, May 9 | 5:11 p.m. EDT | May 09, 21:11 UTC |
| ● New Moon | Saturday, May 16 | 4:01 p.m. EDT | May 16, 20:01 UTC |
| ◐ First Quarter | Saturday, May 23 | 7:11 a.m. EDT | May 23, 11:11 UTC |
| ○ Full Moon | Sunday, May 31 | 4:45 a.m. EDT | May 31, 08:45 UTC |
Calculated with standard astronomical algorithms; Eastern Time.
Working days
May 2026 had 20 working days in the US: 21 weekdays minus 1 federal holiday on a weekday. Friday, Saturday and Sunday occurred five times.
| Weekday | Count |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 5 |
| Monday | 4 |
| Tuesday | 4 |
| Wednesday | 4 |
| Thursday | 4 |
| Friday | 5 |
| Saturday | 5 |
Week numbers
| ISO week | Dates |
|---|---|
| Week 18 | May 1 – 3 |
| Week 19 | May 4 – 10 |
| Week 20 | May 11 – 17 |
| Week 21 | May 18 – 24 |
| Week 22 | May 25 – 31 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many days are in May 2026?
May 2026 had 31 days. It started on a Friday and ended on a Sunday.
How many working days are in May 2026?
May 2026 had 20 US working days (21 weekdays minus federal holidays).
What federal holidays are in May 2026?
Memorial Day (Mon, May 25).
When is the full moon in May 2026?
The full moon occurred on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. EDT. The full moon occurred on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 4:45 a.m. EDT.
What is the May birthstone and zodiac sign?
The May birthstone is emerald. People born May 1–20 are Taurus; those born May 21–31 are Gemini.