- By Ridam Sharma
- Fri, 01 May 2026 11:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
May 2026 Calendar: This year, the month of May will be filled with colourful celebrations and religious observations for Hindus across the globe, marking the diversity of their cultural heritage. From the peaceful occassion of Buddha Purnima, to the global celebration of Mother's Day, the month of May 2026 will have it all for spiritual people and celebration enthusiasts who love celebrating small and big events amidst summer moods.
Get a look at the list below for a summary of upcoming festivals in May 2026, along with essential highlights.
May 2026 Calendar: Full List Of Festivals, Events, National And International Days:
| Date | Key Events |
|---|---|
| 01 Fri | Chitra Purnima, Shri Satyanarayan Vrat, Buddha Purnima, Sri Satyanarayan Puja, Maharashtra Day, Purnima Vrat, May Day, Purnima, Kurma Jayanti |
| 02 Sat | Narada Jayanthi |
| 05 Tue | Angarki Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 07 Thu | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
| 09 Sat | Kalashtami |
| 10 Sun | Mother's Day |
| 13 Wed | Bhadrakali Jayanti, Apara Ekadashi |
| 14 Thu | Pradosh Vrat |
| 15 Fri | Masik Shivaratri, Vrishabha Sankranti |
| 16 Sat | Amavasya, Vat Savitri Vrat, Shani Jayanti |
| 17 Sun | Grishma Ritu, Chandra Darshan, Adhik Masam |
| 18 Mon | Rohini Vrat, Somvar Vrat |
| 20 Wed | Chaturthi Vrat |
| 21 Thu | Shasti |
| 23 Sat | Durga Ashtami Vrat |
| 25 Mon | Ganga Dussehra |
| 27 Wed | Padmini Ekadashi, Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) |
| 28 Thu | Pradosh Vrat |
| 30 Sat | Purnima Vrat, Sri Satyanarayan Puja |
| 31 Sun | Shri Satyanarayan Vrat, Purnima |
May 2026 will begin with Buddha Purnima on May 1st, with the celebration of the birth, enlightenment and lessons of Lord Buddha; devotees light diyas, engage in meditation and pilgrimage to stupas. May Day, also regarded as International Labour Day, falls on May 1st, marking the worldwide appreciation of workers’ rights with rallies and picnics. Then, Maharashtra Day is also on the same day, commemorating the statehood of Maharashtra on 1st May 1960 with parades.
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Later in the month is Mother’s Day, which falls every year on May 10th. The day is a tribute to mothers across the world. Kids give flowers and gifts to moms and even post on social media platforms to celebrate the selfless existence of mothers.
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In the religious context, Vat Savitri Vrat and Shani Jayanti are commemorated on May 16th. Both are religious occasions; in one, married women observe a fast to seek the longevity of their husbands by worshipping under banyan trees, and the latter is the celebration of the birth of god Shani with black sesame offerings.
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Later in the month is Ganga Dussehra, celebrated on May 25th. The rituals of the holy festival include the descent of the Ganga River with a dip. Then, on 27th May or the day after or before, is marked Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid), as per sun sighting. The religiously significant month will also hold two Ekadashis, one on May 13th (Apara Ekadashi) and the other one is during the end days of May 27th (Padmini Ekadashi).
At last, the May 2026 calendar is all about festivities and utmost devotion, hosting spiritually significant local and big festivities. So, what are you waiting for? Keep this calendar for May 2026 handy and plan your month. Happy May 2026!