Cinco de Mayo 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Cinco de Mayo 2026 took place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Cinco de Mayo 2027 โ
When is Cinco de Mayo 2026?
Cinco de Mayo 2026 is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. It falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Cinco de Mayo 2026?
Cinco de Mayo 2026 took place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 84 days ago.
- Date
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 1 day
Cinco de Mayo on May 5 is a festive celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, marked with parades, music, dancing and food โ most exuberantly in the United States and in the Mexican city of Puebla, where the date originated.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Cinco de Mayo guide.