Skip to content

May 6 Holidays & Observances

2 holidays observed on May 6 in the 2026โ€“2030 window.

Floating holidays on May 6

These observances only land on May 6 in certain years.

Holiday 20262027202820292030
Eid al-Adha โ€” โ€” May 6 ยท Sat โ€” โ€”
Ascension Day โ€” May 6 ยท Thu โ€” โ€” โ€”

View all May holidays

See every observance across May in one monthly calendar.

May calendar โ†’

May 6 โ€” quick answers

How many holidays fall on May 6?
In the 2026โ€“2030 window, 2 holidays and observance fall on May 6: Eid al-Adha, Ascension Day.
What is celebrated on May 6?
May 6 is home to Eid al-Adha, Ascension Day. Each one has its own page with history and a live countdown.
Are any May 6 holidays public holidays?
None of the observances on May 6 are US federal holidays; they are celebrated informally by people, brands and communities.