How many holidays are in May 2026?

May 2026 has 116 holidays and events across 61 countries, including 91 public holidays.

Which countries have public holidays in May 2026?

61 countries have holidays or observances in May 2026. Browse the list above to see holidays by country.

Can I filter May holidays by country or type?

Yes. Use the country filter to compare May holidays across specific countries, or filter by event type (public holidays, festivals, observances). You can also export filtered results to Google Calendar or Outlook.

📅 May — 2026 Calendar

86 events

At a Glance

116 events across 61 countries

Labour DayInternational Labour DayEid al-AdhaVictory Day

عيد الوحدة

Fri, May 22

Friday

Eid al-Adha

Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29

3 days

ዒድ አል አድሃ

Wed, May 27

Wednesday

Kurban Bayramı

Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29

3 days

Labour Day

Fri, May 1

Friday

May

Labour DayFri, May 1
International Labour DayFri, May 1
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Victory DaySat, May 9
Whit MondayMon, May 25
Independence DaySun, May 24
Constitution DaySun, May 3
Ascension DayThu, May 14
General Prayer DayFri, May 1
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)Tue, May 26
Flag DayMon, May 18
Coronation DayMon, May 4
Constitution DaySun, May 17
Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
Children's DayTue, May 5
Victory DayFri, May 8
Labour DayFri, May 1
Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
Rainy Season (Laos)Fri, May 15 – Thu, Oct 15
FetAfrikSat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
Liberation DaySat, May 9
Labour Day (2nd day)Sat, May 2
Eid al-AdhaThu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
Vesak DaySun, May 31
Wet Season (Southern Vietnam)Fri, May 1 – Mon, Nov 30
Eid al-Adha (Arefa)Wed, May 27
Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage SeasonFri, May 1 – Wed, Sep 30
Pahiyas Festival (Lucban)Fri, May 15
Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayTue, May 19
Full Moon of KasoneMon, May 11
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Thu, May 28
Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı)Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Unity DayFri, May 22
Martyrs' DayWed, May 6
Southwest Monsoon (Malaysia)Fri, May 1 – Wed, Sep 30
Tuen Ng FestivalSun, May 31
Ascension DayMon, May 18
Victoria DayMon, May 18
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna DayFri, May 29
Ascension DayThu, May 14
Whit SundaySun, May 24
Whit MondayMon, May 25
Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27
Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)Sun, May 31
Buddha's BirthdaySun, May 24
Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
Labor DayFri, May 1
Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice)Wed, May 27
Rainy Season (Thailand)Fri, May 15 – Sat, Oct 31
Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)Sun, May 31
Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Mon, May 11 – Tue, May 12
Rose FestivalFri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
Ascension of Jesus ChristThu, May 14
Independence DayThu, May 21
Saint-Louis Jazz FestivalWed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
Workers' DayFri, May 1
Africa DayMon, May 25
May Day (Workers' Day)Fri, May 1
Africa Unity DayMon, May 25
Africa Freedom DayMon, May 25
International Workers' DayFri, May 1
AZGO FestivalFri, May 15 – Sat, May 16
STRAB FestivalWed, May 20 – Sun, May 24
Kamuzu DayThu, May 14
Day of Customs and TraditionsFri, May 15
Eid al-Adha (Tabaski)Wed, May 27
Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMUA)Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
National DayWed, May 20
Tabaski (Eid al-Adha)Wed, May 27
Nonvitcha FestivalWed, May 20 – Tue, May 26
Somaliland Independence DayMon, May 18
National Unification DayThu, May 14
International Worker's DayFri, May 1
Cassinga DayMon, May 4
Genocide Remembrance DayThu, May 28
Eid al-Adha (Tobaski)Wed, May 27
International Roots FestivalWed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
Africa Day / Heroes' DayMon, May 25
MTN Bushfire FestivalFri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
Arafat DayTue, May 26
SPLA DaySat, May 16
Saint Helena DayThu, May 21
Victory Day (1945)Fri, May 8
Kariboom FestivalFri, May 15 – Sun, May 17
WWII Victory DayFri, May 8

Holidays in May 2026

May 2026 has 116 holidays and events across 61 countries. Key public holidays include Labour Day, International Labour Day, Eid al-Adha, Victory Day, Whit Monday.

Week of Apr 27 – May 3

Labour Day

Seychelles · May 1

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Week of May 4 – May 10

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Week of May 11 – May 17

Saint-Louis Jazz Festival

Senegal · May 13 – May 17

Ascension Day

Madagascar · May 14

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Week of May 18 – May 24

FetAfrik

Seychelles · May 23 – May 25

Whit Sunday

Madagascar · May 24

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Week of May 25 – May 31

Whit Monday

Madagascar · May 25

Eid al-Adha

Madagascar · May 27

Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice)

Senegal · May 27

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Week of Apr 26 – May 2

Labour Day

Seychelles · May 1

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Week of May 3 – May 9

Ascension Day

Senegal · May 6

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Week of May 10 – May 16

Saint-Louis Jazz Festival

Senegal · May 12 – May 16

Whit Sunday / Eid al-Adha

Madagascar · May 16

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Week of May 17 – May 23

Whit Monday

Senegal · May 17

Tabaski (Feast of Sacrifice)

Senegal · May 17

FetAfrik

Seychelles · May 23 – May 25

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Week of May 24 – May 30

Corpus Christi (Fete Dieu)

Seychelles · May 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many holidays are in May 2026?: May 2026 has 116 holidays and events across 61 countries, including 91 public holidays.
What are the main holidays in May 2026?: Key holidays in May 2026 include Labour Day, International Labour Day, Eid al-Adha, Victory Day, Whit Monday.
Which countries have public holidays in May 2026?: 61 countries have holidays or observances in May 2026. Browse the list above to see holidays by country.
Can I filter May holidays by country or type?: Yes. Use the country filter to compare May holidays across specific countries, or filter by event type (public holidays, festivals, observances). You can also export filtered results to Google Calendar or Outlook.