May 2027 US Calendar with Holidays Printable

In May 2027 there is 1 federal holiday in the United States:Monday, May 31 — Memorial Day (federal holiday)

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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Moon Phases for May 2027

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

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The May 2027 calendar is available as a free PDF download in multiple formats:

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May 2027 Calendar with Holidays — Official US Dates

May 2027 has one federal holiday: Memorial Day on Monday, May 31. It falls on its natural weekday — 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. § 6103).

Date	Day	Holiday / Event	Type
May 31, 2027	Monday	Memorial Day	Federal holiday

Memorial Day — 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 — 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

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 6–12	Thu–Wed	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 — 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 — Sunday, May 9, 2027

Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May in the United States — 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 — May 2027

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 — May 2027

Week	Dates	Working days	Notes
Week 1	May 1–2	0	Weekend — month starts Saturday
Week 2	May 3–9	5	First full working week — Mother’s Day Sun May 9
Week 3	May 10–16	5	Full working week — National Nurses Week
Week 4	May 17–23	5	Full working week
Week 5	May 24–30	5	Full working week — 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 — 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:

• PDF — US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) — portrait, landscape, and two-per-page mini versions
• High-resolution image (PNG) — suitable for digital use, phone wallpaper, and screen calendars
• Blank / editable version — no holidays pre-filled, with notes space in each day cell

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Frequently Asked Questions — 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 — 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 — 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 — no sign-up required.

Conclusion

The May 2027 calendar covers 31 days with 1 federal holiday — Memorial Day on Monday, May 31 — and 21 working days. The month begins on a Saturday and closes with the Memorial Day 3-day weekend (May 29–31), marking the unofficial start of summer. Key dates to note beyond the federal holiday: Mother’s Day on May 9, National Nurses Week (May 6–12), 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 — previous month
• June 2027 calendar — next month
• 2027 calendar with holidays — full year overview
• Federal holidays 2027 — complete US holiday list