• Labour Day (International Workers' Day)

  Saturday, 1 May 2027 · Worldwide, Pakistan

  International Workers' Day, marked on 1 May in many countries and a public holiday in Pakistan. The UK's early May bank holiday falls on Monday 3 May in 2027.

• Teacher Appreciation Week (US)

  Monday, 3 May 2027 · United States

  A US week, promoted by the National PTA, for thanking teachers. National Teacher Day falls on Tuesday 4 May in 2027.

• Star Wars Day

  Tuesday, 4 May 2027 · Worldwide

  An informal fan holiday built on the pun 'May the Fourth be with you'.

• Mother's Day (US and many countries)

  Sunday, 9 May 2027 · United States, Pakistan, India, Worldwide

  A day to celebrate mothers. In the US, Pakistan, India and many other countries it falls on the second Sunday of May.

• Eid al-Adha

  Sunday, 16 May 2027 (expected) · Worldwide, Pakistan, UAE, Saudi Arabia

  The festival of sacrifice, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage. In 2027 it is expected on 16 May (17 May in some countries), depending on moon sighting.

• Memorial Day

  Monday, 31 May 2027 · United States

  A US federal holiday honouring military members who died in service. The long weekend is often seen as the start of summer.