Cinco de Mayo 2027 date
Cinco de Mayo 2027 is on Wednesday, May 5, 2027. Cinco de Mayo is always May 5. Counting from October 12, 2026, that's 205 days, or 29.3 weeks, or roughly 6.7 months away. The live counter above uses your device's clock, so it's always accurate for where you are.
Cinco de Mayo dates for the next five years
Planning ahead, maybe a wedding, a trip or a long weekend? Here's when Cinco de Mayo falls through 2031, with the number of days from today.
| Year | Date | Weekday | Days from Oct 12, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | May 5 | Wednesday | 205 |
| 2028 | May 5 | Friday | 571 |
| 2029 | May 5 | Saturday | 936 |
| 2030 | May 5 | Sunday | 1,301 |
| 2031 | May 5 | Monday | 1,666 |
Because the date is fixed, the weekday shifts by one day each year (two after a leap day). In 2027 it's a Wednesday; in 2028 it's a Friday.
Is Cinco de Mayo 2027 a long weekend?
It falls on a Wednesday, so it's a mid-week holiday in 2027. Taking one or two days off next to it can turn it into a four-day break.
Nearby dates in 2027
Other dates close to it in 2027: April Fools' Day is Thu, Apr 1 (34 days before); Earth Day is Thu, Apr 22 (13 days before); Mother's Day is Sun, May 9 (4 days after); Memorial Day is Mon, May 31 (26 days after). Handy if you're trying to line up time off or avoid peak travel days.
Planning tip
If you're buying anything for it, whether flowers, food, costumes or decorations, shopping a week or two early is cheaper and way less stressful than the last-minute rush.
2026 vs. 2027
In 2026 it was on Tuesday, May 5, 2026; in 2027 it's Wednesday, May 5, 2027, 365 days later. For this year's full countdown, history and traditions, see our main Cinco de Mayo countdown, or check how many weeks until Cinco de Mayo.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Cinco de Mayo 2027?
Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
When is Cinco de Mayo 2028?
Friday, May 5, 2028.