🇩🇪 Germany
May Day
Next observed on Saturday, 1 May 2027.
When is May Day in 2027?
Saturday, 1 May 2027
Counting down to May Day
What May Day marks
May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's spring equinox and midsummer solstice. Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve. Traditions include gathering green branches and wildflowers, which are used to decorate buildings and made into wreaths; crowning a May Queen, sometimes with a male companion decked in greenery; setting up a Maypole, May Tree, or May Bush, around which people dance and sing; as well as parades and processions involving these. Bonfires are also a major part of the festival in some regions. Regional varieties and related traditions include Walpurgis Night in central and northern Europe, the Gaelic festival Beltane, the Welsh festival Calan Mai, and May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It has also been associated with the ancient Roman festival Floralia.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Festival marking the beginning of summer, available under CC BY-SA.
May Day dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday | Germany 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | Germany 2028 | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | Germany 2029 | |
| 2030 | Wednesday | Germany 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | Germany 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is May Day in 2027?
May Day falls on Saturday, 1 May 2027 in Germany.
What day of the week is May Day 2027?
May Day 2027 falls on a Saturday, 1 May 2027.
When is May Day in 2028?
May Day falls on Monday, 1 May 2028.
Where is May Day observed?
Observed nationally in Germany.
What does May Day celebrate?
Festival marking the beginning of summer. May Day is a European festival of ancient origins marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1, around halfway between the Northern Hemisphere's spring equinox and midsummer solstice. Festivities may also be held the night before, known as May Eve. Traditions include gathering green branches and wildflowers, which are used to decorate buildings and made into wreaths; crowning a May Queen, sometimes with a male companion decked in greenery; setting up a Maypole, May Tree, or May Bush, around which people dance and sing; as well as parade