May 2024 Calendar
May 2024 had 31 days, from Wednesday, May 1 to Friday, May 31. It had 22 working days and one federal holiday: Memorial Day (Monday, May 27).
Updated · By the YearlyCalendar.org team
- Federal holiday / day off
- Observance
- Weekend
US federal holidays shaded · Wk = ISO week number
| Wk | SundaySun | MondayMon | TuesdayTue | WednesdayWed | ThursdayThu | FridayFri | SaturdaySat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| 19 | 5Cinco de Mayo | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 20 | 12Mother's Day | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 22 | 26 | 27Memorial Day | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Holidays and observances in May 2024
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco de Mayo | Sunday | Observance | |
| Mother's Day | Sunday | Observance | |
| Memorial Day | Monday | Federal |
May 2024 at a glance
Moon phases in May 2024
Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2024 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Last Quarter | 7:27 AM EDT | |
| New Moon | 11:22 PM EDT | |
| First Quarter | 7:48 AM EDT | |
| Full Moon (Flower Moon) | 9:53 AM EDT | |
| Last Quarter | 1:13 PM EDT |
April 2024 and June 2024
About May
Named after Maia, a Greek and Roman goddess of growth. Birthstone: Emerald. Birth flower: Lily of the valley. Zodiac: Taurus / Gemini. All 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What are the first and last business days of May 2024?
The first business day was Wednesday, May 1 and the last was Friday, May 31, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in May 2024?
May 2024 had 176 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 184 hours for someone who worked through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in May 2024?
Yes. Federal workers got one three-day weekend: May 25–27 (Memorial Day).
How many weekends are in May 2024?
May 2024 had four full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays occurred five times and every other weekday four times.