May 1st is a fixed date on the calendar every year: it’s the first day of the month of May.

Quick scoop on May 1st

  • It always falls right after April 30 and before May 2, regardless of the year.
  • In many countries it is known as May Day , associated with labor movements and workers’ rights.
  • It is also tied to older spring and nature festivals in parts of Europe.

If you meant “when is May 1st this year in terms of weekday,” in 2026 it falls on a Friday.

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