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May, the unlucky month
In Greece, Italy, Spain and Britain, an old belief that a wedding in May is unlucky.
When is May, the unlucky month in 2027?
May, the unlucky month 2027 runs from 1 to 31 May 2027. Other years: 2026, 1 to 31 May 2026; 2028, 1 to 31 May 2028.
About May, the unlucky month
Ovid wrote that Roman women did not marry in May, which held the Lemuria, a rite for the dead, and the idea survives in southern Europe. Greek families avoid May and an Italian saying says that in May donkeys marry. The English rhyme warns that to marry in May is to rue the day. Priests do not teach the belief, but wedding halls report a quiet May, which also gives couples who ignore it cheaper dates.
May, the unlucky month dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | May, the unlucky month date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 May 2026 |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 May 2027 |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 May 2028 |
Also part of it, and being written: Lemuria (The Roman festival of the restless dead.), Wedding (The custom the belief limits.).
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Background: "Lemuria (festival)" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.