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Cinco de Mayo is 5 May, commemorating the Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862; it is widely celebrated in the United States. The next Cinco de Mayo is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The counter above shows the exact hours until it begins, at midnight (00:00) in your time zone.
How this is calculated
The countdown targets midnight (00:00) at the start of Cinco de Mayo in the selected time zone —always 5 May. That wall-clock time is resolved to an absolute instant, the current instant is subtracted, and the result is shown in hours. Working in absolute time means an interval that crosses a daylight saving change is an hour longer or shorter than the calendar suggests, and the number here reflects that.
The time zone is part of the link, so a countdown shared from one place shows the same hours everywhere. When Cinco de Mayo passes, the counter moves to the next one.
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Upcoming dates for Cinco de Mayo
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| 2027 | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
| 2028 | Friday, May 5, 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, May 5, 2029 |
| 2030 | Sunday, May 5, 2030 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Cinco de Mayo in 2026?
Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Always 5 May.
When is Cinco de Mayo in 2027?
Wednesday, May 5, 2027.
How is the date of Cinco de Mayo determined?
Always 5 May.
What time does the countdown to Cinco de Mayo end?
At midnight (00:00) in the time zone shown. The zone defaults to yours; change it to count down to Cinco de Mayo somewhere else.
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