May 2026 Calendar: Working Days & Holidays
May 2026 has 31 days: 20 working days, 10 weekend days and 1 federal holidays on weekdays — 160 hours at 8 hours a day.
Federal holiday Observance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 |
- Working days20
- Weekends10
- Holidays1
- Hours (8 h/day)160
Working days are Monday to Friday minus federal holidays; a holiday on a Saturday is observed on Friday and one on a Sunday on Monday. State holidays and company schedules may differ.
Holidays in May 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are in May 2026?
May 2026 has 20 working days for federal employees (Monday to Friday minus federal holidays), or 160 hours at 8 hours a day.
What holidays are in May 2026?
Mother's Day (May 10), Memorial Day (May 25).
What day of the week does May 2026 start on?
May 2026 starts on Friday, May 1, 2026.