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May 1981 Calendar

May 1981 starts on a Friday and ends on a Sunday. It has 31 days and 20 working days in the US.

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May 1981 at a glance

May 1981

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First day
Friday, May 1
Last day
Sunday, May 31
Days
31
Weekdays
21 weekdays, 10 weekend days
US working days
20
ISO weeks
Weeks 18–22
Moon phases (UTC)
New moon May 4, First quarter May 10, Full moon May 19, Last quarter May 26
Zodiac signs
Taurus (to May 20), Gemini (from May 21)
Birthstone
Emerald
Birth flower
Lily of the valley

Holidays and observances in May 1981

US federal holidays and common observances. Turn on other countries or religious calendars in the holiday settings above.

DateDayHoliday Type
May 10 Sunday Mother's Day Observance
May 25 Monday Memorial Day Federal holiday

Public holidays in the UK, Canada and Australia

DateDayHoliday Country
May 4 Monday Early May bank holiday United Kingdom
May 18 Monday Victoria Day Canada
May 25 Monday Spring bank holiday United Kingdom

About May

May is graduation and end-of-term season in many places. Mother's Day falls on the second Sunday in the US and Canada, and Memorial Day on the last Monday marks the unofficial start of summer in the United States.

Questions and answers

What day does May 1981 start on?

May 1981 starts on Friday, May 1, and ends on Sunday, May 31.

How many working days are in May 1981?

There are 20 working days in May 1981 in the US: 21 weekdays minus one federal holiday, Memorial Day.

What holidays are in May 1981?

US holidays and observances in May 1981: Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) and Mother's Day (Sunday, May 10).

When is the full moon in May 1981?

The full moon in May 1981 is on Tuesday, May 19 at 00:04 UTC. Turn on moon phases in the settings to see every phase on the calendar.

How do I print a May 1981 calendar?

Press Print above the calendar, or Download PDF to save a file. Choose the paper size, orientation and design in the settings first. Your notes print exactly as you see them.

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