ThinkabaraMay 2027 at a glance
May 2027 has 31 days. It begins on Saturday, May 1 and ends on Monday, May 31. It has 1 federal holiday (Memorial Day), when banks, post offices and most schools close.
| Date | Holiday or observance |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 5 | Cinco de Mayo — celebrates Mexican heritage and the 1862 Battle of Puebla. |
| Sunday, May 9 | Mother's Day — the second Sunday in May. |
| Monday, May 31 | Memorial Day (federal holiday) — honors service members who died; the last Monday in May. |
Ideas for your May calendar
May is full of end-of-year events: field day, concerts, teacher appreciation week and Memorial Day. A printed calendar on the fridge keeps the whole family on the same page.
- Family command center: print one for the fridge and write in practices, birthdays and appointments with a different color for each person.
- Classroom calendar: enlarge it for the board and let the “calendar helper” add the weather each morning. See the classroom calendar headers.
- Habit tracker: kids color a box each day they read, practice an instrument or make their bed.
- Countdown: circle a big day and cross off each day until it arrives.
Printing and editing tips
The calendar is sized for US Letter (8.5 × 11 inches), portrait, Sunday first like most American calendars. Click into any day to type a note — it is printed exactly where you typed it. Use the Print button so only the calendar prints, not the rest of this page. For a year at a glance, see the 2027 calendar; for a school-year calendar or other options, try the calendar maker.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mother's Day in 2027?
Mother's Day is on Sunday, May 9, 2027. The second Sunday in May.
When is Memorial Day in 2027?
Memorial Day is on Monday, May 31, 2027. Honors service members who died; the last Monday in May.
What day does May 2027 start on?
May 1, 2027 is a Saturday. The month has 31 days and ends on Monday, May 31.
Can I type on the calendar before printing?
Yes. Click any day box, the month title or the Notes box and type. Your text prints with the calendar. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere, so print before you close the page.
Can I print it without color?
Yes — press “Black & white (ink saver)” above the calendar. It switches the colored header and holiday labels to black, which also copies well on a school copier.