May 2026 Calendar
May 2026 starts on a Friday and has 31 days, 21 weekdays and 20 workdays after 1 US federal holiday.
Federal holiday Observance Today
| Wk | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1Full moon | 2 | |||||
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9Last quarter |
| 20 | 10Mother's Day | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16New moon |
| 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23First quarter |
| 22 | 24 | 25Memorial Day | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 23 | 31Full moon |
Holidays and observances in May 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, May 10 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Monday, May 25 | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Moon phases in May 2026
| Phase | Date and time (Eastern Time) |
|---|---|
| Full moon | Friday, May 1, 1:24 PM EDT |
| Last quarter | Saturday, May 9, 5:11 PM EDT |
| New moon | Saturday, May 16, 4:02 PM EDT |
| First quarter | Saturday, May 23, 7:11 AM EDT |
| Full moon | Sunday, May 31, 4:46 AM EDT |
May 2026 at a glance
- Days
- 31
- Weekdays
- 21
- Weekend days
- 10
- Workdays (minus federal holidays)
- 20
- First day
- Friday
- Last day
- Sunday
- ISO weeks
- 18 to 22
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Questions
How many days are in May 2026?
May 2026 has 31 days: 21 weekdays and 10 weekend days.
How many workdays are in May 2026?
20 workdays, counting Monday to Friday and leaving out 1 federal holiday.
What day does May 2026 start on?
May 2026 starts on a Friday and ends on a Sunday.