Disneyland Crowd Calendar: May 2026
The least crowded days at Disneyland in May 2026 were Mon, May 4, Fri, May 8 and Fri, May 22 (5 out of 10).
The busiest were Sat, May 2, Sat, May 16 and Mon, May 18 (8 out of 10).
Across the 31 days with a crowd level, the average was 6.5 out of 10 (0 low, 14 moderate, 17 high), where 5 is a typical day for each park.
Fridays average 5.6 and Tuesdays 7.2 in May.
Disneyland Park has the lowest average level (5.9); Disney California Adventure the highest (6.5).
May 2026 day by day
| Date | Resort | Disneyland Park | Disney California Adventure | Hours (earliest–latest) | Events & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 1 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | – | |
| Sat, May 2 | 8 High actual | 7 | 8 | – | |
| Sun, May 3 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | – | |
| Mon, May 4 | 5 Moderate actual | 4 | 6 | – | |
| Tue, May 5 | 7 High actual | 7 | 6 | – | |
| Wed, May 6 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 7 | – | |
| Thu, May 7 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | – | |
| Fri, May 8 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | – | |
| Sat, May 9 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | – | |
| Sun, May 10 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 6 | – | |
| Mon, May 11 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | – | |
| Tue, May 12 | 7 High actual | 7 | 7 | – | |
| Wed, May 13 | 7 High actual | 7 | 6 | – | |
| Thu, May 14 | 7 High actual | 7 | 7 | – | |
| Fri, May 15 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | – | |
| Sat, May 16 | 8 High actual | 7 | 8 | – | |
| Sun, May 17 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | – | |
| Mon, May 18 | 8 High actual | 7 | 8 | – | |
| Tue, May 19 | 8 High actual | 7 | 8 | – | |
| Wed, May 20 | 7 High actual | 7 | 7 | – | |
| Thu, May 21 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | – | |
| Fri, May 22 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 4 | – | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Sat, May 23 | 6 Moderate actual | 6 | 6 | – | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Sun, May 24 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 6 | – | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Mon, May 25 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | – | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Tue, May 26 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | – | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Wed, May 27 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | 8:00 AM–12:00 AM | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Thu, May 28 | 7 High actual | 6 | 7 | 8:00 AM–12:00 AM | Special Ticketed Event · Disney California AdventureAnaheim UHSD summer break |
| Fri, May 29 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 8:00 AM–12:00 AM | Special Ticketed Event · Disney California AdventureAnaheim UHSD summer break |
| Sat, May 30 | 6 Moderate actual | 5 | 6 | 8:00 AM–12:00 AM | Anaheim UHSD summer break |
| Sun, May 31 | 5 Moderate actual | 5 | 5 | 8:00 AM–12:00 AM | Special Ticketed Event · Disney California AdventureAnaheim UHSD summer break |
Crowd levels run 1–10, where 5 is a typical day for that park (scored against its own 90-day average wait). Past days show the level from logged waits ("actual"); later days are the forecast. Park hours are as published through May 31. Click a date for the park-by-park view.
Quietest days of the week and parks in May
| Day / park | Average level |
|---|---|
| Fridays (5) | 5.6 |
| Mondays (4) | 6.2 |
| Sundays (5) | 6.2 |
| Thursdays (4) | 6.5 |
| Wednesdays (4) | 6.8 |
| Saturdays (5) | 7.0 |
| Tuesdays (4) | 7.2 |
| Disneyland Park | 5.9 |
| Disney California Adventure | 6.5 |
Other months
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Questions
- What are the least crowded days at Disneyland in May 2026?
- The least crowded days at Disneyland in May 2026 were Mon, May 4, Fri, May 8 and Fri, May 22 (5 out of 10).
- What are the busiest days at Disneyland in May 2026?
- The busiest were Sat, May 2, Sat, May 16 and Mon, May 18 (8 out of 10).
- Is May 2026 a busy time at Disneyland?
- Disneyland averages 6.5 out of 10 in May 2026, busier than a typical day (5): 0 low, 14 moderate and 17 high days. Holidays and seasons this month: Anaheim UHSD summer break.
- Are there special ticketed events at Disneyland in May 2026?
- Published park hours show 3 special ticketed event nights (Special Ticketed Event) through Sun, May 31. Parks with one close early to day guests.
- What are Disneyland park hours in May 2026?
- Published hours run through Sun, May 31; each day's earliest opening and latest closing are in the table, and every date's page lists each park.