In May 2027 there is 1 federal holiday in the United States:Monday, May 31 β Memorial Day (federal holiday)
- 05 May 2027 - Cinco de Mayo
- 26 May 2027 - Memorial Day
Moon phases
May 2027 Moon Phases
| Day | Date | Moon phase |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | May 6, 2027 | New Moon |
| 13 | May 13, 2027 | First Quarter |
| 20 | May 20, 2027 | Full Moon |
| 28 | May 28, 2027 | Last Quarter |
May 2027 Calendar
May 2027 has 31 days and begins on a Saturday. The month contains 9 weekend days and 21 working days. Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May, creating a 3-day weekend to close the month. Beyond the federal holiday, May 2027 is home to Mother’s Day (May 9), National Nurses Week, and the unofficial start of summer.
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May 2027 Calendar with Holidays β Official US Dates
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May 2027 has one federal holiday: Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. It falls on its natural weekday β no observed-date shift applies. Memorial Day is always observed on the last Monday of May, as established by the Uniform Monday Holiday Act (5 U.S.C. Β§ 6103).
| Date | Day | Holiday / Event | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2027 | Monday | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Memorial Day β Monday, May 31, 2027
Memorial Day is a federal holiday honoring U.S. military personnel who have died in service to the country. It is observed on the last Monday of May β May 31 in 2027. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Memorial Day originated after the Civil War and became a federal holiday in 1971 under the Uniform Monday Holiday Act.
Federal offices, post offices, most banks, and many schools close on Memorial Day. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ are also closed. Memorial Day weekend (Saturday May 29 through Monday May 31) is one of the busiest travel weekends of the year in the United States and marks the unofficial start of summer.
Memorial Day traditions:
- The National Moment of Remembrance: one minute of silence at 3:00 PM local time, as encouraged by the National Moment of Remembrance Act
- Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery (arlingtoncemetery.mil)
- Flying the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon, then raised to full staff
- The Indianapolis 500 race, traditionally held on Memorial Day weekend
Important Dates in May 2027
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May 2027 includes a wide range of observances, awareness months, and cultural milestones. Below is the complete list of notable dates in the May 2027 US calendar.
| Date | Day | Event / Observance |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Saturday | May Day / International Workers’ Day |
| May 1 | Saturday | Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins |
| May 1 | Saturday | Mental Health Awareness Month begins (NAMI) |
| May 2 | Sunday | World Tuna Day (FAO) |
| May 3 | Monday | World Press Freedom Day (UNESCO) |
| May 6β12 | ThuβWed | National Nurses Week (ANA) |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother’s Day |
| May 10 | Monday | National Receptionists Day |
| May 15 | Saturday | International Day of Families (UN) |
| May 17 | Monday | World Hypertension Day (WHF) |
| May 17 | Monday | International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (ILGA) |
| May 18 | Tuesday | International Museum Day (ICOM) |
| May 20 | Thursday | World Bee Day (FAO) |
| May 22 | Saturday | International Day for Biological Diversity (CBD) |
| May 25 | Tuesday | National Missing Children’s Day (NCMEC) |
| May 29 | Saturday | Memorial Day weekend begins |
| May 30 | Sunday | Memorial Day weekend |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day (federal holiday) |
| May 31 | Monday | World No Tobacco Day (WHO) |
National Awareness Months β May 2027:
- Mental Health Awareness Month (NAMI)
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (Library of Congress)
- National Military Appreciation Month (VA)
- Older Americans Month (ACL)
Mother’s Day β Sunday, May 9, 2027
Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May in the United States β May 9 in 2027. It is not a federal holiday, but it is one of the most widely celebrated days of the year. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother’s Day is consistently among the top spending holidays in the US, with Americans spending over $35 billion annually. Restaurants, florists, and gift retailers see peak demand on this weekend.
Working Calendar β May 2027
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May 2027 has 21 working days, accounting for weekends and the Memorial Day federal holiday on May 31. The month begins on a Saturday, meaning the first working day is Monday, May 3.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total days | 31 |
| Weekend days (Sat/Sun) | 9 |
| Federal holidays (weekdays) | 1 |
| Working days | 21 |
Week-by-week breakdown β May 2027
| Week | Dates | Working days | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | May 1β2 | 0 | Weekend β month starts Saturday |
| Week 2 | May 3β9 | 5 | First full working week β Mother’s Day Sun May 9 |
| Week 3 | May 10β16 | 5 | Full working week β National Nurses Week |
| Week 4 | May 17β23 | 5 | Full working week |
| Week 5 | May 24β30 | 5 | Full working week β Memorial Day weekend starts Sat May 29 |
| Week 6 | May 31 | 0 | Memorial Day (federal holiday) |
Long weekend in May 2027
May 2027 offers one federal long weekend:
- Memorial Day weekend β Saturday May 29 through Monday May 31: 3-day weekend. One of the busiest travel weekends of the year in the United States. Many employers informally extend this to include the preceding Friday (May 28), creating a 4-day break.
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Calendarena offers the May 2027 calendar as a free download in the following formats:
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Frequently Asked Questions β May 2027 Calendar
How many federal holidays are in May 2027?
May 2027 has 1 federal holiday in the United States: Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. It is observed on the last Monday of May every year. For the full list of 2027 US federal holidays, see the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
What day does May 2027 start?
May 2027 starts on a Saturday β May 1 is a Saturday. The first working day of the month is Monday, May 3. The month ends on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day federal holiday).
When is Memorial Day 2027?
Memorial Day 2027 falls on Monday, May 31. It is always observed on the last Monday of May. Federal offices, banks, post offices, and the NYSE/NASDAQ are closed. Memorial Day weekend runs from Saturday May 29 through Monday May 31.
When is Mother’s Day 2027?
Mother’s Day 2027 falls on Sunday, May 9 β the second Sunday of May. It is not a federal holiday, but it is widely celebrated across the United States. Schools and businesses remain open on the preceding Friday and Monday.
How many working days are in May 2027?
May 2027 has 21 working days. The month has 31 total days, 9 weekend days (the month begins on a Saturday), and 1 federal holiday on a weekday (Memorial Day, May 31).
Is there a free printable May 2027 calendar with holidays?
Yes. Calendarena offers a free printable May 2027 calendar with US holidays in PDF format. Memorial Day is highlighted in green. Available in US Letter size, portrait and landscape orientation. Download directly from this page β no sign-up required.
Conclusion
The May 2027 calendar covers 31 days with 1 federal holiday β Memorial Day on Monday, May 31 β and 21 working days. The month begins on a Saturday and closes with the Memorial Day 3-day weekend (May 29β31), marking the unofficial start of summer. Key dates to note beyond the federal holiday: Mother’s Day on May 9, National Nurses Week (May 6β12), and Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May.
Download the free printable May 2027 calendar PDF from this page, or browse adjacent months for your 2027 planning:
- April 2027 calendar β previous month
- June 2027 calendar β next month
- 2027 calendar with holidays β full year overview
- Federal holidays 2027 β complete US holiday list
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