What month is May?
May is month number 5 of the year. See its position, length, quarter, and key facts.
May
May is the 5th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 2nd quarter (Q2).
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May is the 5th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 2nd quarter (Q2).
About May
Probably named after Maia, the Roman goddess of growth and fertility.
May falls in the spring (Northern Hemisphere) in the Northern Hemisphere, and is part of the second quarter (Q2) of the year.
Key facts about May
- May is the fifth month and has 31 days.
- In the Northern Hemisphere it is a peak spring month, with mild weather and abundant blossom.
- May Day on May 1 is celebrated as both a spring festival and International Workers' Day in many countries.
- It is a popular month for weddings and outdoor celebrations.
May at a glance
| Month number | 5 of 12 |
|---|---|
| Number of days | 31 |
| Quarter | Q2 |
| Season | spring (Northern Hemisphere) / autumn (Southern Hemisphere) |
| Zodiac signs | Taurus (until ~May 20) and Gemini (from ~May 21) |
| Birthstone | Emerald |
| Birth flower | Lily of the Valley and Hawthorn |
| Notable dates | May Day (May 1); in the US, Memorial Day (last Monday) and Mother's Day (second Sunday). |
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May is the 5th month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. It has 31 days and falls in the 2nd quarter (Q2).
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