📅 May — 2026 Calendar
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98 events across 98 countries
May
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- General Prayer DayFri, May 1
- Buddha PurnimaFri, May 1
- Southwest Monsoon (Malaysia)Fri, May 1 – Wed, Sep 30
- Wet Season (Southern Vietnam)Fri, May 1 – Mon, Nov 30
- Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage SeasonFri, May 1 – Wed, Sep 30
- International Worker's DayFri, May 1
- Labour Day (2nd day)Sat, May 2
- Constitution DaySun, May 3
- Labor Day (observed)Sun, May 3
- Cassinga DayMon, May 4
- Coronation DayMon, May 4
- Ethiopian Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- International Roots FestivalWed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
- Martyrs' DayWed, May 6
- Rose FestivalFri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- Victory DayFri, May 8
- WWII Victory DayFri, May 8
- Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- Victory Day (1945)Fri, May 8
- Liberation DaySat, May 9
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Mon, May 11 – Tue, May 12
- Full Moon of KasoneMon, May 11
- Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMUA)Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
- Saint-Louis Jazz FestivalWed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- National Unification DayThu, May 14
- Kamuzu DayThu, May 14
- Day of Customs and TraditionsFri, May 15
- AZGO FestivalFri, May 15 – Sat, May 16
- Rainy Season (Laos)Fri, May 15 – Thu, Oct 15
- Rainy Season (Thailand)Fri, May 15 – Sat, Oct 31
- Pahiyas Festival (Lucban)Fri, May 15
- Kariboom FestivalFri, May 15 – Sun, May 17
- SPLA DaySat, May 16
- Constitution DaySun, May 17
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Ascension DayMon, May 18
- Flag DayMon, May 18
- Somaliland Independence DayMon, May 18
- Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayTue, May 19
- Nonvitcha FestivalWed, May 20 – Tue, May 26
- National DayWed, May 20
- STRAB FestivalWed, May 20 – Sun, May 24
- Independence DayThu, May 21
- Saint Helena DayThu, May 21
- Unity DayFri, May 22
- FetAfrikSat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
- Independence DaySun, May 24
- Buddha's BirthdaySun, May 24
- Whit SundaySun, May 24
- Unity Day (observed)Sun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Africa Unity DayMon, May 25
- Africa DayMon, May 25
- Africa Day / Heroes' DayMon, May 25
- Africa Freedom DayMon, May 25
- Day of Arafah (estimated)Tue, May 26
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
- WednesdayWed, May 27
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Downfall of the Dergue Regime DayThu, May 28
- Genocide Remembrance DayThu, May 28
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna DayFri, May 29
- MTN Bushfire FestivalFri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
- Vesak DaySun, May 31
- Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)Sun, May 31
- Tuen Ng FestivalSun, May 31
- Eid al-Adha (observed, estimated)Sun, May 31
Holidays in May 2026
May 2026 has 98 holidays and events across 98 countries. Key public holidays include Labour Day, General Prayer Day, Buddha Purnima, International Worker's Day, Labour Day (2nd day).
Week of May 4 – May 10
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Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMUA)
Côte d'Ivoire · May 12 – May 17
Saint-Louis Jazz Festival
Senegal · May 13 – May 17
Ascension Day
+20 · May 14
Pahiyas Festival (Lucban)
Philippines · May 15
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Week of May 3 – May 9
DEADLINE FOR FILING LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA) (Second Semester)
Philippines · May 5
Ascension Day
· May 6
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Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMUA)
Côte d'Ivoire · May 11 – May 16
Saint-Louis Jazz Festival
Senegal · May 12 – May 16
Eid al-Adha
+7 · May 16 – May 19
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Whit Monday
· May 17
END OF CLASSES (Second Semester)
Philippines · May 19
Integration Period (Second Semester)
Philippines · May 20
FINAL EXAMINATIONS (Second Semester)
Philippines · May 21 – May 29
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Unlock all events →Frequently Asked Questions
- How many holidays are in May 2026?
- May 2026 has 98 holidays and events across 98 countries, including 66 public holidays.
- What are the main holidays in May 2026?
- Key holidays in May 2026 include Labour Day, General Prayer Day, Buddha Purnima, International Worker's Day, Labour Day (2nd day).
- Which countries have public holidays in May 2026?
- 98 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.
