Cinco de Mayo 2026

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Cinco de Mayo 2026 fell on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Cinco de Mayo 2027 โ†’

When is Cinco de Mayo 2026?

Cinco de Mayo 2026 fell on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. It was a Tuesday.

How many days until Cinco de Mayo 2026?

As of October 13, 2026, it has been 161 days since Cinco de Mayo 2026, which fell on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Date
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Day of week
Tuesday
Type
Traditional Festivals
Duration
1 day

Other holidays in May 2026

International Workers' Day ยท May 1Met Gala ยท May 4Star Wars Day ยท May 4Children's Day (Kodomo no Hi) ยท May 5Mother's Day ยท May 10Ascension Day ยท May 14Eurovision Song Contest ยท May 16Pentecost ยท May 24Vesak ยท May 30All holidays in May โ†’

Cinco de Mayo on May 5 commemorates the Mexican army's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and has grown into 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.

For the full story โ€” history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ€” see the Cinco de Mayo guide.

Cinco de Mayo in other years

202620272028202920302031Cinco de Mayo 2027 โ†’๐ŸŽ‰ Cinco de Mayo guide