At a Glance
47 events across 33 countries
Labour DayInternational Labour DayVictory DayWhit Monday
📅 May — 2026 Calendar
47 holidays, festivals & observances
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May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- International Labour DayFri, May 1
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Independence DaySun, May 24
- Constitution DaySun, May 3
- General Prayer DayFri, May 1
- Flag DayMon, May 18
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
- Coronation DayMon, May 4
- Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)Tue, May 26
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Constitution DaySun, May 17
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Ascension of Jesus ChristThu, May 14
- Victory DayFri, May 8
- Labour and Solidarity DayFri, May 1
- Liberation DaySat, May 9
- Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- Rainy Season (Laos)Fri, May 15 – Thu, Oct 15
- Labour Day (2nd day)Sat, May 2
- Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)Wed, May 27
- 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-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
- Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)Sun, May 31
- Buddha's BirthdaySun, May 24
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- 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
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
- Independence DayThu, May 21
Holidays in May 2026
May 2026 has 47 holidays and events across 33 countries. Key public holidays include Labour Day, International Labour Day, Victory Day, Whit Monday, Ascension Day.
Week of Apr 27 – May 3
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Coronation Day
Thailand · May 4
Patriots' Victory Day
Ethiopia · May 5
Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)
Thailand · May 8 – May 10
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Unlock all events →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many holidays are in May 2026?
- May 2026 has 47 holidays and events across 33 countries, including 37 public holidays.
- What are the main holidays in May 2026?
- Key holidays in May 2026 include Labour Day, International Labour Day, Victory Day, Whit Monday, Ascension Day.
- Which countries have public holidays in May 2026?
- 33 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.
