May 2025 holiday schedule: May Day, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, more
Cue NSYNC because.... It's gonna be May. And the month is bringing a long weekend with it and a couple of celebrations too.
While May isn't as packed with events as March and April were, there are still a few days to look forward to, like May Day, Mother's Day, and Cinco de Mayo.
Also, folks will get a long-awaited three-day weekend on May 26 as Memorial Day comes around.
Here's everything you need to know about what May has in store.
Are there any federal holidays in May?
Yes! Memorial Day is on Monday, May 26, this year and is considered a federal holiday. Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May.
In total, 2025 has 12 federal holidays across 11 days, according to the Office of Personnel Management. The next one, Juneteenth National Independence Day, will fall on Thursday, June 19th.
Will banks be closed on Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is a bank holiday, so some organizations will likely be closed.
The United States Postal Service, schools, and most banks, like Wells Fargo, Citibank, Bank of America, Truist, and others, will also be closed on May 26.
What religious holidays are in May?
There are multiple religious holidays in April.
The following are some of the holidays and traditions celebrated throughout the month, according to Interfaith America, including:
Beltane - Thursday, May 1
The last day of Ridván - Friday, May 2
Buddha's Birthday - Monday, May 5
Vesak - Monday, May 12
Declaration of the Báb - Thursday, May 22 to Friday, May 23
Ascension of Baha'u'llah - Thursday, May 27 to Friday, May 28
Feast of the Ascension - Saturday, May 29
Other noteworthy days in May
Here are some more significant dates in May:
May Day - Monday, May 1
Cinco de Mayo - Monday, May 5
Mother's Day - Sunday, May 11
Unique days in April
The following are some of the more unique and odd days celebrated throughout the month of April, according to the National Day Calendar:
National Paranormal Day - Saturday, May 3
Star Wars Day (May The 4th Be With You) - Sunday, May 4
National Hoagie Day - Monday, May 5
National Nurses Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Nurses Week is Tuesday, May 6-Monday, May 12)
National Teacher Appreciation Day - Tuesday, May 6 (National Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 5-Friday, May 9)
National Have a Coke Day - Thursday, May 8
National Lost Sock Memorial Day - Friday, May 9
National Eat What You Want Day - Sunday, May 11
National Dance Like a Chicken Day - Wednesday, May 14
National Hamburger Day - Wednesday, May 28
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