What Month Is May?
May is the 5th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 31 days. Below you'll find its position, season, zodiac signs, birthstone, name origin, and a calendar of May 2026.
May Is Month Number:
May = the 5th month of the year
Quick Facts About May
- Position in the Year: 5th month
- Month Number: 5
- Number of Days: 31
- Quarter: Q2
- Abbreviation: May (May.)
- Season (Northern Hemisphere): Spring
- Season (Southern Hemisphere): Autumn
Where the Name "May" Comes From
The name May comes from Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and fertility.
Zodiac Signs in May
Two star signs fall within May:
- Taurus (until May 20)
- Gemini (from May 21)
May Birthstone & Birth Flower
- Birthstone: Emerald
- Birth Flower: Lily of the Valley
May 2026 Calendar
| May 2026 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | |||||
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| 31 | ||||||
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