When is National Bike Month?
National Bike Month 2027
Sat, May 1, 2027 – Mon, May 31, 2027
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National Bike Month is a US celebration of cycling held every May. Sponsored nationally by the League of American Bicyclists, it encourages people to ride for commuting, errands, fitness and fun, and to push for safer streets for everyone on two wheels.
About National Bike Month
National Bike Month promotes the bicycle as everyday transportation as well as recreation. Through May, cities, advocacy groups, employers, bike shops and clubs put on group rides, commuter challenges, repair clinics, safety classes and events for families, with the aim of getting new riders on a bike and making existing riders feel safer on the road.
The League of American Bicyclists, a national cycling advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., is the month's national sponsor. It dates the observance to 1956 but does not publish details of who first organized it, and we have not found a primary record of that first year. Today the League provides posters, event listings and planning guides that local groups use to run their own celebrations, and it promotes the month as part of its work for safer streets and more bicycle-friendly communities.
The best-known part of the month is Bike to Work Week, usually held in mid-May and ending with Bike to Work Day on the Friday. In 2026 the League set Bike to Work Week for May 11 to 17, with Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, and it also promoted National Ride a Bike Day on May 3. The month sits just ahead of the UN's World Bicycle Day on June 3, so many local programs carry their cycling events into early June.
Sources: League of American Bicyclists: National Bike Month, League of American Bicyclists: National Bike Month (2020 version, archived). How we check dates.
How to mark National Bike Month
- Try biking to work or school on Bike to Work Day, testing the route on a weekend first.
- Take a bike to a local shop or community repair clinic for a spring tune-up.
- Sign up for a bike safety or traffic skills class, or find one for your kids.
- Join a slow-paced community group ride, which many cities and clubs organize in May.
- Run an office or classroom challenge that counts trips made by bike over the month.
- Check that your helmet fits, your lights work and your tires are properly inflated before longer rides.
National Bike Month dates
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Thu, May 1 – Sat, May 31 |
| 2026 | Fri, May 1 – Sun, May 31 |
| 2027 | Sat, May 1 – Mon, May 31 |
| 2028 | Mon, May 1 – Wed, May 31 |
| 2029 | Tue, May 1 – Thu, May 31 |
| 2030 | Wed, May 1 – Fri, May 31 |
| 2031 | Thu, May 1 – Sat, May 31 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Bike Month 2027?
National Bike Month 2027 is Sat, May 1, 2027 – Mon, May 31, 2027. It falls on the whole of May. In 2028, it is on Monday, May 1, 2028.
When is Bike to Work Day?
Bike to Work Day is held on a Friday in May, at the end of Bike to Work Week. In 2026 the League of American Bicyclists set it for Friday, May 15.
Who sponsors National Bike Month?
The League of American Bicyclists is the national sponsor. Local cities, advocacy groups, employers and bike shops organize most of the actual events.
Is National Bike Month a public holiday?
No. National Bike Month is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.