How Many Days Until Cinco de Mayo?
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days until Cinco de Mayo
When is Cinco de Mayo?
Cinco de Mayo is May 5 every year.
Cinco de Mayo remembers Mexico's victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It's celebrated more widely in the US than in Mexico, as a festival of Mexican-American culture.
Cinco de Mayo dates by year
| Year | Date | Day of the week |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday |
| 2027 | May 5, 2027 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | May 5, 2028 | Friday |
| 2029 | May 5, 2029 | Saturday |
| 2030 | May 5, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | May 5, 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | May 5, 2032 | Wednesday |
What Cinco de Mayo is (and isn't)
Cinco de Mayo is often confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is September 16. The Battle of Puebla was a surprise victory for a smaller Mexican army, although France went on to occupy Mexico for several years.
In Mexico it's mainly celebrated in the state of Puebla, with parades and battle re-enactments. In the US, it grew in the 1960s as a celebration of Mexican-American culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cinco de Mayo 2026?
Cinco de Mayo 2026 is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
What day of the week is Cinco de Mayo 2027?
Cinco de Mayo 2027 falls on a Wednesday — Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
How is the date of Cinco de Mayo decided?
Cinco de Mayo is May 5 every year.
How many days are left until Cinco de Mayo?
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