What day of the week is May 5?
May 5, 2027 is a Wednesday
217 days from today
It is the 1st Wednesday of May.
Showing the next May 5 on or after today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in your time zone.
May 5 by year
| Year | Day of the week | Weekday or weekend |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2025 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2026 | Tuesday | Weekday |
| 2027 | Wednesday | Weekday |
| 2028 | Friday | Weekday |
| 2029 | Saturday | Weekend |
| 2030 | Sunday | Weekend |
| 2031 | Monday | Weekday |
| 2032 | Wednesday | Weekday |
About May 5, 2027
- It is a Wednesday, a weekday.
- Day 125 of 365, in ISO week 18 of 2027 and quarter Q2.
- On this date: Cinco de Mayo.
Public holidays on May 5, 2027 around the world
6 countries and territories have a nationwide public holiday on May 5, 2027:
- Children's Day — Japan, South Korea
- Arrival Day — Guyana
- Constitution Day — Kyrgyzstan
- Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day — Ethiopia
- Senior Citizens Day — Palau
This date elsewhere
Frequently asked questions
What day of the week is May 5, 2027?
It's a Wednesday, the 1st Wednesday of May.
Is May 5, 2027 on a weekend?
No, it is a Wednesday, a weekday.
What day is May 5 in 2028?
May 5, 2028 falls on a Friday.