May 2028 calendar
May 2028
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Counting of the OmerThe 49 days counted from the second night of Passover to Shavuot. Begins at sundown on Tue, April 11, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →Easter seasonThe fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost (Eastertide).USCCB liturgical year, computedDetails →Festival of RidvanThe twelve days of Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridvan in 1863, the King of Festivals; Baha’i institutions are elected during it.Baha’i World Centre, computedDetails →Gahambar Maidyozarem (mid-spring)The first of the six five-day seasonal feasts (Gahambars), in the Fasli calendar.avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars, computedDetails →MMS 2028 at MOABloomington, MN · The Systems Management Community (MMSMOA and Do Good Events)This tech conference covers Microsoft ConfigMgr, Intune, Windows, Azure, and all aspects of endpoint management, offering in-depth technical sessions and...The Systems Management Community (MMSMOA and Do Good Events)Details →
Coming upMay 2028
BeltaneCross-quarter fire festival at the start of summer. Northern Hemisphere dates.Wheel of the Year, computedDetails →Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, observed across the US.Library of Congress and partners, computedDetails →Early May Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)United KingdomA public holiday in the United Kingdom.Nager.DateDetails →International Workers' Day (Ethiopia)EthiopiaA public holiday in Ethiopia.Nager.DateDetails →Labour Day (Philippines)PhilippinesA public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Paggawa.Nager.DateDetails →May Day (Finland)FinlandA public holiday in Finland, known locally as Vappu.Nager.DateDetails →National Holiday (Austria)AustriaA public holiday in Austria, known locally as Staatsfeiertag.Nager.DateDetails →Workers' Day (South Africa)South AfricaA public holiday in South Africa.Nager.DateDetails →Twelfth Day of RidvanThe last day of the Festival of Ridvan. Begins at sunset the evening before.Baha’i World Centre, computedDetails →Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day)Israel’s day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day. Begins at sundown on Sun, April 30, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →Vesak, the Day of the Full MoonA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Microsoft retires D-series, Ds-series, Dv2-series, Dsv2-series, and Ls-series Virtual Machines for Azure Batch poolsMicrosoftAzure Batch ends support for this service.MicrosoftDetails →Buddha’s Birthday (East Asia)Observed in China, Korea (Bucheonnim Osin Nal), Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month. Day 8 of lunar month 4.Hong Kong Observatory, computedDetails →Buddha's Birthday (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Yom HaAtzma’ut (Israel Independence Day)Israel’s Independence Day. Begins at sundown on Mon, May 1, 2028.Hebcal, computedDetails →150th anniversary: A dust explosion (depicted) at the world's largest flour mill in Minneapolis...In 1878, A dust explosion (depicted) at the world's largest flour mill in Minneapolis resulted in 18 deaths.WikipediaDetails →25th anniversary: Cyclone Manou formed in the Indian OceanIn 2003, Cyclone Manou formed in the Indian Ocean; over the next two weeks it struck Madagascar and left more than 100,000 people homeless.WikipediaDetails →World Tuna DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →HajjThe pilgrimage to Mecca, from the Day of Tarwiyah (8 Dhu al-Hijjah) to the last day of Tashreeq (13 Dhu al-Hijjah). 12/8/1449 AH in the Umm al-Qura...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →Bing Crosby, born 1903 (125 years)American singer and actor (died 1977).WikipediaDetails →World Press Freedom DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →ECB monetary policy meetingEuropean Central Bank, FrankfurtThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.European Central BankDetails →Constitution Day (Poland)PolandA public holiday in Poland, known locally as Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja.Nager.DateDetails →Constitution Memorial Day (Japan)JapanA public holiday in Japan.Nager.DateDetails →CockroachDB retires CockroachDB 25.4CockroachDBCockroachDB ends support for this runtime.CockroachDBDetails →Day of ArafahThe high point of the Hajj pilgrimage. 12/9/1449 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon sighting...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →Greenery Day (Japan)JapanA public holiday in Japan.Nager.DateDetails →Labour Day (Egypt)EgyptA public holiday in Egypt.Nager.DateDetails →Hosni Mubarak, born 1928 (100 years)Egyptian air marshal and politician, 4th President of Egypt (died 2020).WikipediaDetails →Eid al-AdhaThe Festival of Sacrifice, during the Hajj. 12/10/1449 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon...Umm al-Qura calendar, computedDetails →Eta Aquariids meteor shower peakUp to about 50 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Children's Day (South Korea)South KoreaA public holiday in South Korea.Nager.DateDetails →Eid al-Adha First Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)TurkeyA public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün (Tentative Date).Nager.DateDetails →Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day (Ethiopia)EthiopiaA public holiday in Ethiopia.Nager.DateDetails →Cinco de MayoCommemorates the Mexican victory at Puebla, 1862; widely celebrated in the US.Wikipedia, computedDetails →World Portuguese Language DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Tony Blair, born 1953 (75 years)British politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.WikipediaDetails →Eid al-Adha Second Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)TurkeyA public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün (Tentative Date).Nager.DateDetails →Eid al-Adha Third Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)TurkeyA public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün (Tentative Date).Nager.DateDetails →Buddha PurnimaThe birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, as observed in India (Vesak). Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima. Regional dates can differ by a day.Wikipedia, computedDetails →Full moon: Flower MoonTraditional North American name: Flower Moon. Moon 372,903 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →Eid al-Adha Fourth Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)TurkeyA public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün (Tentative Date).Nager.DateDetails →Liberation Day (Czechia)CzechiaA public holiday in Czechia, known locally as Den vítězství.Nager.DateDetails →Victory day over Nazism in World War II (Ukraine)UkraineA public holiday in Ukraine.Nager.DateDetails →Victory in Europe Day (France)FranceA public holiday in France, known locally as Victoire 1945.Nager.DateDetails →Henry Dunant, born 1828 (200 years)Swiss businessman and activist, co-founded the Red Cross, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1910).WikipediaDetails →Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World WarA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Victory Day (Russia)RussiaA public holiday in Russia.Nager.DateDetails →Mercury at greatest eastern elongationMercury is 21.4° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →World Migratory Bird DayA United Nations international day.United NationsDetails →Databricks retires Databricks Runtime end of support 16.4 LTSDatabricksDatabricks Runtime ends support for this runtime.DatabricksDetails →Microsoft retires Azure Databricks Runtime end of support 16.4 LTSMicrosoftAzure Databricks ends support for this runtime.MicrosoftDetails →
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| Coming upMarch 2028 | ||||
| Mar 27Monin 1 year | Kumbh MelaThe largest gathering of people on earth: pilgrims bathe at the confluence of sacred rivers on the auspicious days.Religion · Hinduism · to May 27 · Deccan Chronicle (Madhya Pradesh schedule) | – | annual | Deccan Chronicle (Madhya Pradesh schedule) |
| Coming upApril 2028 | ||||
| Apr 12Wedin 1 year | Counting of the OmerThe 49 days counted from the second night of Passover to Shavuot. Begins at sundown on Tue, April 11, 2028.Religion · Judaism · to May 30 · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) |
| Apr 16Sunin 1 year | Easter seasonThe fifty days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost (Eastertide).Religion · Catholic · to Jun 4 · USCCB liturgical year | – | annual | USCCB liturgical yearComputed (rule) |
| Apr 20Thuin 1 year | Festival of RidvanThe twelve days of Baha’u’llah’s stay in the Garden of Ridvan in 1863, the King of Festivals; Baha’i institutions are elected during it.Religion · Baha’i · to May 1 · Baha’i World Centre | – | annual | Baha’i World CentreComputed (rule) |
| Apr 30Sunin 1 year | Gahambar Maidyozarem (mid-spring)The first of the six five-day seasonal feasts (Gahambars), in the Fasli calendar.Religion · Zoroastrianism · to May 4 · avesta.org Zoroastrian calendars | – | annual | avesta.org Zoroastrian calendarsComputed (rule) |
| MMS 2028 at MOAUnverifiedThis tech conference covers Microsoft ConfigMgr, Intune, Windows, Azure, and all aspects of endpoint management, offering in-depth technical sessions and...Tech · Conferences · to May 4 · Bloomington, MN · The Systems Management Community (MMSMOA and Do Good Events) | Bloomington, MN; The Systems Management Community (MMSMOA and Do Good Events) | annual | The Systems Management Community (MMSMOA and Do Good Events) | |
| Coming upMay 2028 | ||||
| May 1Monin 1 year | BeltaneCross-quarter fire festival at the start of summer. Northern Hemisphere dates.Religion · Pagan and Wiccan · Wheel of the Year | – | annual | Wheel of the YearComputed (rule) |
| Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthAsian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, observed across the US.Observances · Heritage months · to May 31 · Library of Congress and partners | – | annual | Library of Congress and partnersComputed (rule) | |
| Early May Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)A public holiday in the United Kingdom.Holidays · United Kingdom · United Kingdom · Nager.Date | United Kingdom | annual | Nager.Date | |
| International Workers' Day (Ethiopia)A public holiday in Ethiopia.Holidays · Ethiopia · Ethiopia · Nager.Date | Ethiopia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Labour Day (Philippines)A public holiday in the Philippines, known locally as Araw ng Paggawa.Holidays · Philippines · Philippines · Nager.Date | Philippines | annual | Nager.Date | |
| May Day (Finland)A public holiday in Finland, known locally as Vappu.Holidays · Finland · Finland · Nager.Date | Finland | annual | Nager.Date | |
| National Holiday (Austria)A public holiday in Austria, known locally as Staatsfeiertag.Holidays · Austria · Austria · Nager.Date | Austria | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Workers' Day (South Africa)A public holiday in South Africa.Holidays · South Africa · South Africa · Nager.Date | South Africa | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Twelfth Day of RidvanThe last day of the Festival of Ridvan. Begins at sunset the evening before.Religion · Baha’i · Baha’i World Centre | – | annual | Baha’i World CentreComputed (rule) | |
| Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day)Israel’s day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the day before Independence Day. Begins at sundown on Sun, April 30, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) | |
| First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 9:26 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Vesak, the Day of the Full MoonA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Microsoft retires D-series, Ds-series, Dv2-series, Dsv2-series, and Ls-series Virtual Machines for Azure Batch poolsUnverifiedAzure Batch ends support for this service.Tech · Retirements · Microsoft · Microsoft | Microsoft | one-off | Microsoft | |
| May 2Tuein 1 year | Buddha’s Birthday (East Asia)Observed in China, Korea (Bucheonnim Osin Nal), Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month. Day 8 of lunar month 4.Religion · Buddhism · Hong Kong Observatory | – | annual | Hong Kong ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| Buddha's Birthday (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Yom HaAtzma’ut (Israel Independence Day)Israel’s Independence Day. Begins at sundown on Mon, May 1, 2028.Religion · Judaism · Hebcal | – | annual | HebcalComputed (rule) | |
| 150th anniversary: A dust explosion (depicted) at the world's largest flour mill in Minneapolis...In 1878, A dust explosion (depicted) at the world's largest flour mill in Minneapolis resulted in 18 deaths.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| 25th anniversary: Cyclone Manou formed in the Indian OceanIn 2003, Cyclone Manou formed in the Indian Ocean; over the next two weeks it struck Madagascar and left more than 100,000 people homeless.History · Anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Tuna DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| May 3Wedin 1 year | HajjTentativeThe pilgrimage to Mecca, from the Day of Tarwiyah (8 Dhu al-Hijjah) to the last day of Tashreeq (13 Dhu al-Hijjah). 12/8/1449 AH in the Umm al-Qura...Religion · Islam · to May 8 · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) |
| Bing Crosby, born 1903 (125 years)American singer and actor (died 1977).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| World Press Freedom DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| ECB monetary policy meetingThe ECB Governing Council sets euro area interest rates; the decision is published on the last day, followed by the press conference.Economy · Other central banks · 2:15 pm GMT+2 · to May 4 · European Central Bank, Frankfurt · European Central Bank | European Central Bank, Frankfurt | eight times a year | European Central Bank | |
| Constitution Day (Poland)A public holiday in Poland, known locally as Święto Konstytucji 3 Maja.Holidays · Poland · Poland · Nager.Date | Poland | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Constitution Memorial Day (Japan)A public holiday in Japan.Holidays · Japan · Japan · Nager.Date | Japan | annual | Nager.Date | |
| CockroachDB retires CockroachDB 25.4UnverifiedCockroachDB ends support for this runtime.Tech · Retirements · CockroachDB · CockroachDB | CockroachDB | one-off | CockroachDB | |
| May 4Thuin 1 year | Day of ArafahTentativeThe high point of the Hajj pilgrimage. 12/9/1449 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon sighting...Religion · Islam · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) |
| Greenery Day (Japan)A public holiday in Japan.Holidays · Japan · Japan · Nager.Date | Japan | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Labour Day (Egypt)A public holiday in Egypt.Holidays · Egypt · Egypt · Nager.Date | Egypt | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Hosni Mubarak, born 1928 (100 years)Egyptian air marshal and politician, 4th President of Egypt (died 2020).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| May 5Friin 1 year | Eid al-AdhaTentativeThe Festival of Sacrifice, during the Hajj. 12/10/1449 AH in the Umm al-Qura calendar. Begins the evening before; the actual date depends on local moon...Religion · Islam · Umm al-Qura calendar | – | annual | Umm al-Qura calendarComputed (rule) |
| Eta Aquariids meteor shower peakUp to about 50 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) | |
| Children's Day (South Korea)A public holiday in South Korea.Holidays · South Korea · South Korea · Nager.Date | South Korea | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Eid al-Adha First Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)A public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 1. Gün (Tentative Date).Holidays · Turkey · Turkey · Nager.Date | Turkey | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Ethiopian Patriots' Victory Day (Ethiopia)A public holiday in Ethiopia.Holidays · Ethiopia · Ethiopia · Nager.Date | Ethiopia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Cinco de MayoCommemorates the Mexican victory at Puebla, 1862; widely celebrated in the US.Observances · Days · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) | |
| World Portuguese Language DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| May 6Satin 1 year | Tony Blair, born 1953 (75 years)British politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia |
| Eid al-Adha Second Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)A public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 2. Gün (Tentative Date).Holidays · Turkey · Turkey · Nager.Date | Turkey | annual | Nager.Date | |
| May 7Sunin 1 year | Eid al-Adha Third Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)A public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 3. Gün (Tentative Date).Holidays · Turkey · Turkey · Nager.Date | Turkey | annual | Nager.Date |
| May 8Monin 1 year | Buddha PurnimaTentativeThe birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, as observed in India (Vesak). Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima. Regional dates can differ by a day.Religion · Buddhism · Wikipedia | – | annual | WikipediaComputed (rule) |
| Full moon: Flower MoonTraditional North American name: Flower Moon. Moon 372,903 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 2:49 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) | |
| Eid al-Adha Fourth Day (Tentative Date) (Turkey)A public holiday in Turkey, known locally as Kurban Bayramı 4. Gün (Tentative Date).Holidays · Turkey · Turkey · Nager.Date | Turkey | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Liberation Day (Czechia)A public holiday in Czechia, known locally as Den vítězství.Holidays · Czechia · Czechia · Nager.Date | Czechia | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Victory day over Nazism in World War II (Ukraine)A public holiday in Ukraine.Holidays · Ukraine · Ukraine · Nager.Date | Ukraine | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Victory in Europe Day (France)A public holiday in France, known locally as Victoire 1945.Holidays · France · France · Nager.Date | France | annual | Nager.Date | |
| Henry Dunant, born 1828 (200 years)Swiss businessman and activist, co-founded the Red Cross, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1910).People · Birth anniversaries · Wikipedia | – | annual | Wikipedia | |
| Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World WarA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| May 9Tuein 1 year | Victory Day (Russia)A public holiday in Russia.Holidays · Russia · Russia · Nager.Date | Russia | annual | Nager.Date |
| Mercury at greatest eastern elongationMercury is 21.4° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | recurring | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) | |
| World Migratory Bird DayA United Nations international day.Observances · UN international days · United Nations | – | annual | United Nations | |
| Databricks retires Databricks Runtime end of support 16.4 LTSUnverifiedDatabricks Runtime ends support for this runtime.Tech · Retirements · Databricks · Databricks | Databricks | one-off | Databricks | |
| Microsoft retires Azure Databricks Runtime end of support 16.4 LTSUnverifiedAzure Databricks ends support for this runtime.Tech · Retirements · Microsoft · Microsoft | Microsoft | one-off | Microsoft | |