Countdown

How many days until May 8?

238
days until May 8
The next May 8 is Saturday, May 8, 2027

Counting down to May 8

There are 238 days until May 8. The next May 8 falls on Saturday, May 8, 2027. This countdown updates automatically every day — bookmark it and check back any time.

The 238 days until May 8, broken down

170
business days
68
weekend days
34
full weeks
0
extra days

That's 170 working days (Monday to Friday) and 68 weekend days — 34 Saturdays and 34 Sundays. Public holidays vary by country, so they aren't deducted.

On May 8 in history

  • 1886Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells Coca-Cola in Atlanta
  • 1902Mount Pelée erupts, destroying Saint-Pierre in Martinique
  • 1945Victory in Europe Day marks Nazi Germany's surrender
  • 1980World Health Organization declares smallpox globally eradicated

Notable world events that happened on May 8 in earlier years.