2026-05-01 Vesak (Buddha Day) Vesak (Buddha Day) May 1, 2026 Vesak (Buddha Day) Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
2026-05-14 Ascension Day Ascension Day May 14, 2026 Ascension Day Marks the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, observed 40 days after Easter.
2026-05-16 Hajj Hajj May 16, 2026 - May 21, 2026 Hajj The annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, mandatory for Muslims who are able.
2026-05-20 Day of Arafah Day of Arafah May 20, 2026 Day of Arafah The holiest day of the Islamic year, observed with fasting and prayer.
2026-05-21 Eid al-Adha Eid al-Adha May 21, 2026 - May 24, 2026 Eid al-Adha Festival of Sacrifice, commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son in obedience to God.
2026-05-21 Shavuot Shavuot May 21, 2026 - May 22, 2026 Shavuot Festival celebrating the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
2026-05-24 Pentecost Pentecost May 24, 2026 Pentecost Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, considered the "birthday" of the Church.
2026-05-26 Memorial Day Memorial Day May 26, 2026 Memorial Day Reflects on the service and sacrifice of U.S. military members with parades and remembrance events.
2026-05-31 Trinity Sunday Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026 Trinity Sunday Celebrates the Christian doctrine of the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.