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May 2027 Calendar

May 2027 starts on a Saturday and has two gazetted holidays: Bakrid on Monday 17 May, which makes a three-day weekend, and Buddha Purnima on Thursday 20 May.

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At a glance

May 2027 in numbers

First and last day

Starts on Saturday the 1st and ends on Monday the 31st.

Working days

21 weekdays, or 19 after the national holidays on a weekday.

Weekends

5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.

Week numbers

ISO weeks 17 to 22 of the year.

Day of the year

Days 121 to 151 of 2027's 365; 214 days remain after it.

Quarter

May 2027 is in Q2 of the calendar year.

India

Holidays and festivals in May 2027

Every date below is marked with a dot on the calendar above. National holidays close central government offices and banks across India; festival and regional days depend on your state and employer.

Holidays in May 2027
DateDayOccasionType
1 MaySaturdayMaharashtra Day / Labour Day
Formation day of Maharashtra and Gujarat (1960).
Regional
9 MaySundayAkshaya Tritiya / Tagore Jayanti
Auspicious day for buying gold; also the date of Tagore Jayanti on the central holiday list.
Festival
17 MayMondayId-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)
Festival of sacrifice. The exact date depends on the sighting of the moon.
National holiday
20 MayThursdayBuddha Purnima
Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.
National holiday
Planning

Planning May 2027

Two long weekends in one week

Bakrid on Monday 17 May gives a three-day weekend. Taking Friday 21 May off after Buddha Purnima on Thursday 20 May gives a second, four-day one.

Five weekends

With 31 days starting on a Saturday, May 2027 has five Saturdays, five Sundays and five Mondays.

Heat and water

May is the hottest month across most of the plains. Plan travel for early morning or evening, and check water-supply schedules in cities that ration in summer.

Where May gets its name, what the weather is like and which festivals usually fall in it: see all about May.

In Tamil, May is written மே. See the 2027 Tamil monthly calendar for Tamil day names and festivals.

FAQ

Questions about May 2027

What day does May 2027 start on?

May 2027 starts on Saturday, May 1, and ends on Monday, May 31.

How many days are there in May 2027?

May 2027 has 31 days: 21 weekdays (Monday to Friday), 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.

How many working days are in May 2027?

There are 21 weekdays in May 2027. Leaving out Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (Monday 17) and Buddha Purnima (Thursday 20), a Monday-to-Friday office has 19 working days. State holidays can reduce this further.

When is Id-ul-Zuha in 2027?

Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) is on Monday, May 17, 2027. Festival of sacrifice. The exact date depends on the sighting of the moon.

When is Buddha Purnima in 2027?

Buddha Purnima is on Thursday, May 20, 2027. Birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha.

Can I print the May 2027 calendar?

Yes. Press the Print button on this page and your browser prints only the May 2027 calendar on a single page, with holidays marked.

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