Cinco de Mayo 2026
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About Cinco de Mayo 2026
Cinco de Mayo 2026 falls on Tuesday, May 5. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Cinco de Mayo, May 5, marks Mexico's 1862 victory over French forces 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.
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Cinco de Mayo in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | — |
Holidays after Cinco de Mayo 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mon | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 8 | Fri | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 12 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Date rule
- May 5 each year; no observed-date shift
- Legal status
- Observance in the United States; not a federal or state holiday
- Commemorates
- Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862
- Key figure
- General Ignacio Zaragoza, commander of the Mexican army at Puebla
- First U.S. observance
- Mexican communities in California, 1862–1863
Frequently asked questions
What day is Cinco de Mayo in 2026?
Cinco de Mayo 2026 is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Is Cinco de Mayo a day off in 2026?
Cinco de Mayo is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Cinco de Mayo 2026?
Cinco de Mayo 2026 was 180 days ago, on May 5, 2026.