Free Printable Calendar: May 2026 PDF

This free printable May calendar helps me keep track of school events, appointments, and everything that ramps up right before summer.

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May fills up quickly for me, so I like a simple monthly page with big boxes for real-life notes. This set includes dated May calendars for 2025, 2026, and 2027 with a Sunday start and a clean black-and-white layout.

What’s Included:

• File format: PDF & Editable Canva calendar templates
• Page size: US Letter (8.5″ x 11″)
• Orientation: Landscape
• Years included: 2025, 2026, 2027
• File Name: Printable May Calendar PDF

Features:

• I use the blank calendars to plan the whole month without rewriting messy notes.
• I keep the layout ink-friendly, so I can print extras for home and school.
• I use the Sunday-start week because it matches most U.S. calendars.
• The calendar has large boxes with lots of space to write.
• I keep the design simple so it fits inside a binder or planner sleeve.
• I like the predated format because I can start using it right away.
• I pair it with other calendar printables when I need more pages for planning.

Who It’s For:

• Parents who track school events, field trips, and end-of-year deadlines
• Teachers who plan testing days, projects, and class events
• Students who juggle finals, sports, and activities
• Busy households that need one calendar page everyone can see
• Anyone who wants a simple reset for spring planning
• Anyone who starts mapping out summer travel and routines early

Best Ways to Stay Organized in May:

• I hang it on the fridge so everyone can see the month at a glance.
• I write school dates first, then I add appointments and practice schedules.
• I block off travel days early, especially around Memorial Day weekend.
• I plan dinners and grocery runs next to my monthly meal planner.
• I mark the last day of school and count down with my school year countdown calendar.
• I highlight work deadlines in one color and family events in another color.
• I keep a second copy in my binder for notes and quick lists.

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If you are planning across seasons, I like pairing May with the summer calendar once school ends and routines shift. If your May calendar turns into an event-heavy month, my holiday planner helps me track parties, gifts, and weekend plans in one place.

Important Dates and Holidays in May 2026:

Federal holidays (United States):

• Memorial Day: Monday, May 25, 2026

Other holidays and celebrations:

• May Day: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Cinco de Mayo: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
• Teacher Appreciation Week (U.S.): Monday–Friday, May 4–8, 2026
• Mother’s Day (U.S.): Sunday, May 10, 2026
• Armed Forces Day (U.S.): Saturday, May 16, 2026

Moon phases (May 2026):

• Last Quarter: May 9, 2026
• New Moon: May 16, 2026
• First Quarter: May 23, 2026
• Full Moon: May 31, 2026

Birthstone:

• Emerald

Zodiac signs:

• Taurus: April 20 – May 20
• Gemini: May 21 – June 20

If you plan around long weekends, add Memorial Day to your calendar early and post a sign if you need it. I use the Memorial Day closed sign when I want that detail handled ahead of time.