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.
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