Cinco de Mayo 2027
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About Cinco de Mayo 2027
Cinco de Mayo 2027 falls on Wednesday, 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 2027
- May 31, 2027 Memorial Day 2027 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2027 (Saturday)
- Jul 4, 2027 Independence Day 2027 (Sunday)
- Sep 6, 2027 Labor Day 2027 (Monday)
- Oct 11, 2027 Columbus Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in May 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Tue | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 4 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 8 | Sat | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 9 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 15 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| May 31 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2027
- Wednesday, May 5, 2027
- 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 2027?
Cinco de Mayo 2027 is on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
Is Cinco de Mayo a day off in 2027?
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 2027?
There are 184 days until Cinco de Mayo 2027 (May 5, 2027) as of today.