YOUR GUIDE FOR MAY 2026

Welcome to May, where the weather gets better and there’s the promise of freedom – for new graduates seeking out a new life (our New Life Starter Kit can help with your transition to adulthood), for those who are traveling (use our Travel Kit to plan your next trip) and for those waiting for the holidays (host a Memorial Day party with our Celebrations Kit).

Dates to Remember:

• Sunday, May 10 - Mother’s Day

• Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day

• Wednesday, May 27 – Eid Al-Adha

To Do:

• Make a voting plan for primary elections

• Pay bills

• Save money for events, parties

• Clean house

• Prepare for meetings, volunteer work

• Prepare for medical appointments

• Prepare for concerts, parties, sports, theater

• Other errands

Start thinking about …

• Monday, June 15 - Quarterly income tax deadline for self-employed

• Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth

• Sunday, June 21 – Father’s Day

• Saturday, July 4 – Independence Day

• Monday, Sept. 7 – Labor Day

• Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13 – Rosh Hashanah 

• Tuesday, Sept. 15 - Quarterly income tax deadline for self-employed

• Sunday, Sept. 20 – Yom Kippur

Use our checklists to help you plan:

• Monthly Checklist – This helps you map out the month ahead by saving money for upcoming events and scheduling time for errands. And it’s free.

• Yearly Adulting Checklist – Our free one-page guide makes sure you’ve completed your financial and health tasks.

• Personal Goal Checklist – With our worksheet, you set a goal and create the steps you need to achieve it. Free.

• New Life Starter Kit – Great for college graduates, this kit helps your job and apartment search. $25

• Travel Kit – Plan your next trip. $25

• Celebrations Kit – Host a party and get ready for the holidays. $25

• Health Kit - Keep track of your medical history and appointments. $15

• Safety Kit – Prepare a go-to bag and other tasks in case of emergencies. Free.