About Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo on May 5 remembers Mexico’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is a bigger celebration in the US than in most of Mexico. It is not Mexico’s Independence Day, which is September 16.
Cinco de Mayo is on May 5 every year. In 2027 it lands on a Wednesday, in week 18 of the year.
How long until Cinco de Mayo?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 213 days until Cinco de Mayo 2027. That works out to 30 weeks and 3 days, or about 7 months and 1 day.
If you only count working days, there are 153 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 30 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 213 sleeps, and in hours that is about 5,112.
Cinco de Mayo dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Passed |
| 2027 | May 5, 2027 | Wednesday | 213 days |
| 2028 | May 5, 2028 | Friday | 579 days |
| 2029 | May 5, 2029 | Saturday | 944 days |
| 2030 | May 5, 2030 | Sunday | 1,309 days |
| 2031 | May 5, 2031 | Monday | 1,674 days |
| 2032 | May 5, 2032 | Wednesday | 2,040 days |
| 2033 | May 5, 2033 | Thursday | 2,405 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Cinco de Mayo 2027?
Cinco de Mayo 2027 is on Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
What day of the week is Cinco de Mayo 2027?
Cinco de Mayo 2027 falls on a Wednesday.
How many days until Cinco de Mayo?
There are 213 days until Cinco de Mayo, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is 30 weeks and 3 days away, or 30.4 weeks.
How many weekends until Cinco de Mayo?
There are 30 weekends between now and Cinco de Mayo.
How many business days until Cinco de Mayo?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 153 business days until Cinco de Mayo. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Cinco de Mayo on the same date every year?
Yes. Cinco de Mayo is on May 5 every year. Only the day of the week changes.
When is Cinco de Mayo 2028?
Cinco de Mayo 2028 is expected on Friday, May 5, 2028, 579 days from today.