At a Glance
49 events across 31 countries
Eid al-AdhaInternational Labour DayVesak DayLabour Day
📅 May — 2026 Calendar
49 holidays, festivals & observances
May
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27
- International Labour DayFri, May 1
- Vesak DayTue, May 12
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Ascension of Jesus ChristThu, May 14
- Constitution DaySun, May 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Vesak DaySun, May 31
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Wet Season (Southern Vietnam)Fri, May 1 – Mon, Nov 30
- Eid al-AdhaWed, May 27 – Thu, May 28
- General Prayer DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayMon, May 18
- Arafat Day (Day of Arafah)Tue, May 26
- Coronation DayMon, May 4
- Flag DayMon, May 18
- Labour Day (2nd day)Sat, May 2
- Independence DayThu, May 21
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Buddha's BirthdaySun, May 24
- Victory DaySat, May 9
- Constitution DaySun, May 17
- Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna DayFri, May 29
- Independence DaySun, May 24
- Downfall of the DergThu, May 28
- Liberation DaySat, May 9
- Full Moon of KasoneMon, May 11
- Victory DayFri, May 8
- Mt. Kailash Pilgrimage SeasonFri, May 1 – Wed, Sep 30
- Southwest Monsoon (Malaysia)Fri, May 1 – Wed, Sep 30
- Rainy Season (Laos)Fri, May 15 – Thu, Oct 15
- Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayramı)Wed, May 27 – Sat, May 30
- Labour and Solidarity DayFri, May 1
- Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports DayTue, May 19
- Vesak (Buddha's Birthday)Tue, May 12
- Tuen Ng FestivalSun, May 31
- Martyrs' DayWed, May 6
- Unity DayFri, May 22
- Patriots' Victory DayTue, May 5
- Rainy Season (Thailand)Fri, May 15 – Sat, Oct 31
- Boun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Mon, May 11 – Tue, May 12
- Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Sat, May 16 – Sun, May 17
- Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu)Sun, May 31
- Atatürk Commemoration & Youth DayTue, May 19
- Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)Wed, May 27
- Eid al-Adha (Arefa)Wed, May 27
- Pahiyas Festival (Lucban)Fri, May 15
Holidays in May 2026
May 2026 has 49 holidays and events across 31 countries. Key public holidays include Eid al-Adha, International Labour Day, Vesak Day, Labour Day, Ascension Day.
Week of Apr 27 – May 3
International Labour Day
Ethiopia · May 1
Southwest Monsoon (Malaysia)
Malaysia · May 1 – Sep 30
Labour and Solidarity Day
Turkey · May 1
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- How many holidays are in May 2026?
- May 2026 has 49 holidays and events across 31 countries, including 40 public holidays.
- What are the main holidays in May 2026?
- Key holidays in May 2026 include Eid al-Adha, International Labour Day, Vesak Day, Labour Day, Ascension Day.
- Which countries have public holidays in May 2026?
- 31 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.
