May 2025 begins on Thursday, May 1, and ends on Saturday, May 31, giving the month 31 days. This year, May includes five full weekends, making it a great month for scheduling holidays, outdoor events, and family activities.
Key dates in May 2025 include May Day (International Workers’ Day) on Thursday, May 1, celebrated in many countries. In the United States, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11, and Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26, providing a long weekend to mark the unofficial start of summer. Other widely recognized observances include Cinco de Mayo on Monday, May 5, and Victoria Day in Canada on Monday, May 19.
Seasonally, May represents the full arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, with warmer weather, school exams, and the start of summer planning. In the Southern Hemisphere, May is late autumn, when school calendars, cooler weather, and seasonal festivals often shape daily routines.
Whether you’re organizing travel, preparing for school transitions, or managing work deadlines, a May 2025 printable calendar offers a simple and effective way to stay on top of this busy and transitional month.