May 5th is day 125 of the year (out of 365) and falls in week 19 of the ISO calendar. After this date, 240 days remain until the end of the year. People born on May 5 are born under the sign of Taurus. In the Northern Hemisphere, May 5 falls in Spring; in the Southern Hemisphere it falls in Autumn. This live countdown shows the exact time remaining until the next May 5. The timer resets automatically once the date arrives.

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How many days until May 5th?

Use the live countdown above to see the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds until May 5th.

What day of the year is May 5th?

May 5th is day number 125 of the year (in a non-leap year), with 240 days remaining after it. It falls in week 19 of the ISO calendar year.

What zodiac sign is May 5th?

People born on May 5 are Taurus. Taurus is their sun sign according to the Western zodiac calendar.

What season is May 5th?

In the Northern Hemisphere, May 5 falls in Spring. In the Southern Hemisphere, it falls in Autumn.

Does the countdown reset each year?

Yes — once May 5 arrives, the countdown automatically resets to next year's May 5.

Is May 5 a public holiday?

It depends on the country. Use the live countdown above to count down to May 5, regardless of whether it is a public holiday where you live.

Who was born on May 5th?

Some of the most famous people born on May 5 include: Adele (Grammy-winning British singer (Hello, Someone Like You)). Karl Marx (Philosopher and author of The Communist Manifesto). Henry Cavill (Actor (Superman, The Witcher)).

What happened on May 5th in history?

In 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space on Freedom 7.