How many days until Cinco de Mayo?
There are 184 days until Cinco de Mayo 2027 — Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Cinco de Mayo on Wednesday, May 5, 2027, set by the rule: May 5. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Cinco de Mayo is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices, banks and schools keep their normal hours. Nobody gets a paid day off for it, though plenty of people mark it anyway. Cinco de Mayo, May 5, marks Mexico's 1862 victory over French forecs at the Battle of Puebla. In the United States it is a cultural observance, not a federal or state holiday, so offices, banks, schools and mail run on a normal schedule.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Cinco de Mayo:
- 100 days to go — Monday, January 25, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Tuesday, March 16, 2027
- 30 days to go — Monday, April 5, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Wednesday, April 21, 2027
- 7 days to go — Wednesday, April 28, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Tuesday, May 4, 2027
Cinco de Mayo dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Cinco de Mayo
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a federal holiday; regular mail delivery and retail hours. |
| Banks | Open | The Federal Reserve is open, so banks keep normal hours. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day. |
| Federal offices | Open | Not on the federal holiday list; all agencies open. |
| State and local government | Open | No state lists Cinco de Mayo as a state holiday. |
Coming up after Cinco de Mayo
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Cinco de Mayo?
There are 184 days until Cinco de Mayo, which falls on Wednesday, May 5, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Cinco de Mayo?
There are 26 weekends between now and Cinco de Mayo on May 5 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Cinco de Mayo a day off?
Cinco de Mayo is an observance rather than a public holiday, so offices and schools stay open.