Working Days in May 2026 India
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India has 19 working days and 12 non-working days in May 2026.
May 2026 has 31 calendar days: 10 weekend days and 2 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 19 working days in India.
May is the lightest month of 2026 in India with just 19 working days; the busiest is July with 23.
Working days
19 days
Non-working days
12 days
Weekend days
10 days
Public holiday days
2 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in May 2026 in India
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Buddha PurnimaFriday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)Wednesday. Subject to moon sighting.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Working days by month · 2026
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| February | 20 | 28 | 8 | 0 |
| March | 19 | 31 | 9 | 3 |
| April | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| May | 19 | 31 | 10 | 2 |
| June | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| July | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| August | 20 | 31 | 10 | 1 |
| September | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| October | 20 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
| November | 20 | 30 | 9 | 1 |
| December | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| Year total | 247 | 365 | 104 | 14 |
Last updated: 2026-07-27 · Dates officially confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in India in May 2026?+
India has 19 working days in May 2026: 31 calendar days minus 10 weekend days and 2 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in India in May 2026?+
12 days: 10 weekend days plus 2 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in India in May 2026?+
They are Buddha Purnima (May 1) and Id-ul-Zuha (Bakrid) (May 27).
Are there make-up workdays in India in May 2026?+
No. India does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does May compare with the rest of 2026 in India?+
It is the lightest month of the year in India, with just 19 working days; the busiest is July with 23.
