How many days until May 1: about May
May is month 5 of 12 and has 31 days. The name is thought to be named after Maia, a Greek and Roman goddess linked with growth.
In the northern hemisphere it falls in spring; in the southern hemisphere it falls in autumn (meteorological seasons).
May 2027 at a glance
| First day | Saturday, May 1, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Last day | Monday, May 31, 2027 |
| Weekdays (Mon–Fri) | 21 |
| Weekend days | 10 |
| Days that occur five times | Monday, Saturday and Sunday |
| Day of the year | 121 to 151 (about 33% of the year has gone by on May 1) |
| Week numbers (ISO) | 17 to 22 |
| Quarter | Q2 |
May 2027 has five Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays, which matters if you are paid weekly or plan a weekly class or bill. Worked out from the calendar; dates checked November 2026.
Holidays and events in May 2027
- Cinco de Mayoin 175 daysMay 5, 2027
- Mother's Dayin 179 daysMay 9, 2027
- Memorial Dayin 201 daysMay 31, 2027
Frequently asked questions
How many days until May 1?
The countdown at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours and minutes until May 1, 2027 (Saturday, May 1, 2027), updated live in your time zone.
When does May 2027 start?
May 2027 starts on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
How many days are in May?
May has 31 days.
What day of the week does May 2027 start on?
May 2027 starts on a Saturday and ends on a Monday, May 31.
How many weekdays are in May 2027?
May 2027 has 21 weekdays (Monday to Friday) and 10 weekend days. Public holidays are not taken out, so subtract any that apply to you.
What season is May?
In the northern hemisphere May is in spring; in the southern hemisphere (such as Australia) it is in autumn, using the meteorological seasons.
Other months
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