May is the fifth month and has 31 days. Below are printable May calendars for the next two years, with holidays marked, plus what to expect from the month.
May 2028 at a glance. Open it for the full holiday list, working days and a print-ready page, or see the May 2027 page.
Starts Monday · 31 days · 23 weekdays
May is named after Maia, a Roman goddess of growth who was honoured with offerings at the start of the month.
May is the hottest month across most of the Indian plains, with heatwaves common in the north and centre. Hill stations are at their busiest.
Buddha Purnima falls in April or May. Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed on 1 May 1960, which is also Labour Day.
May always has 31 days.
May is month number 5 of 12.
May 2027 starts on Saturday and ends on Monday.
May 2028 starts on Monday and ends on Wednesday.
Taurus until about 20 May, then Gemini.