May 2026 Calendar
May 2026 had 31 days, from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 31. It had 20 working days and one federal holiday: Memorial Day (Monday, May 25).
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 | |||||
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 5Cinco de Mayo | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 20 | 10Mother's Day | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22Shavuot | 23 |
| 22 | 24 | 25Memorial Day | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 22 | 31 |
Holidays and observances in May 2026
| Holiday | Date | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco de Mayo | Tuesday | Observance | |
| Mother's Day | Sunday | Observance | |
| Shavuot Begins at sundown the evening before. | Friday | Religious | |
| Memorial Day | Monday | Federal |
May 2026 at a glance
Moon phases in May 2026
May 2026 had two full moons; the second, on May 31, was a blue moon. Times are Eastern Time (EST/EDT). All 2026 moon phases.
| Phase | Date | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Moon (Flower Moon) | 1:23 PM EDT | |
| Last Quarter | 5:10 PM EDT | |
| New Moon | 4:01 PM EDT | |
| First Quarter | 7:11 AM EDT | |
| Full Moon (Blue Moon) | 4:45 AM EDT |
April 2026 and June 2026
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 2026?
The first business day was Friday, May 1 and the last was Friday, May 29, counting Monday–Friday and skipping US federal holidays.
How many working hours are in May 2026?
May 2026 had 160 working hours at 8 hours per working day, or 168 hours for someone who worked through the federal holidays.
Are there any three-day weekends in May 2026?
Yes. Federal workers got one three-day weekend: May 23–25 (Memorial Day).
How many weekends are in May 2026?
May 2026 had five full Saturday–Sunday weekends. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays occurred five times and every other weekday four times.