May 2026 Calendar
A printable May 2026 calendar with US holidays marked and a Monday week start. Print it below, or download it as a PDF, editable Word or Excel file.
May 2026 has 31 days, starts on a Friday, and covers ISO weeks 18–22. There are 20 working days and 10 weekend days.
About May 2026
May is late spring, warm and green, running from Mother's Day to Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer in the US.
- Length: 31 days, from Friday May 1 to Sunday May 31.
- Working days: 20 (160 working hours); 10 weekend days.
- Week numbers: ISO weeks 18–22; days 121–151 of the year, in Q2.
- Season & sky: a spring month, with 5 moon phases and the Emerald birthstone.
Make it yours: want May on a designed background or with your own photo? Open it in the calendar maker, or download the fully editable Word version and type your events straight into the boxes.
Holidays & Observances in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | |
| May 25 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal |
Moon Phases in May 2026
| Phase | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| ◯ | Full Moon | Friday, May 1 |
| ◖ | Last Quarter | Saturday, May 9 |
| ● | New Moon | Saturday, May 16 |
| ◕ | First Quarter | Sunday, May 24 |
| ◯ | Full Moon | Sunday, May 31 |
May Facts
| Birthstone | Emerald |
| Birth flowers | Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn |
| Zodiac signs | Taurus (until May 20), then Gemini |
| Season | spring |
| Quarter | Q2 2026 |
Print, Customize & Plan
- 🖨 Use the Print button above, or grab the PDF, Word or Excel download.
- 🎨 Add a designed background from our template gallery or your own photo in the calendar maker.
- 💼 Planning tools: working days in 2026 · days between dates · all 2026 formats.
- 📅 See the full 2026 yearly calendar or all 2026 holidays.
Notable Dates in May
| Date | Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | May Day / International Workers' Day | cultural |
| May 4 | Star Wars Day | fun |
| May 5 | Cinco de Mayo | cultural |
| May 8 | V-E Day (1945) | cultural |
| varies | Mother's Day (2nd Sunday) | holiday |
| May 12 | International Nurses Day | observance |
| May 20 | World Bee Day | awareness |
| May 25 | Towel Day | fun |
| varies | Memorial Day (last Monday) | holiday |
May 2026 Calendar FAQ
How many days are in May 2026?
May 2026 has 31 days. It begins on a Friday and ends on a Sunday.
How many working days are in May 2026?
There are 20 working days in May 2026 (about 160 working hours), after taking out weekends and any observed federal holidays. It also has 10 weekend days.
What week numbers does May 2026 cover?
May 2026 spans ISO weeks 18 through 22, covering days 121 to 151 of the year.
What holidays are in May 2026?
May 2026 includes Mother's Day, Memorial Day.
What day of the week is Memorial Day 2026?
Memorial Day 2026 falls on a Monday, May 25.