Conceived in May 2026: when is the baby due?
If you conceived in May 2026, your baby is due between January 22, 2027 and February 21, 2027. Find your exact day in the table.
Due date for every day of May 2026
| Conceived | Due date | Most babies arrive |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Jan 22, 2027 | Jan 1 – Feb 5 |
| May 2 | Jan 23, 2027 | Jan 2 – Feb 6 |
| May 3 | Jan 24, 2027 | Jan 3 – Feb 7 |
| May 4 | Jan 25, 2027 | Jan 4 – Feb 8 |
| May 5 | Jan 26, 2027 | Jan 5 – Feb 9 |
| May 6 | Jan 27, 2027 | Jan 6 – Feb 10 |
| May 7 | Jan 28, 2027 | Jan 7 – Feb 11 |
| May 8 | Jan 29, 2027 | Jan 8 – Feb 12 |
| May 9 | Jan 30, 2027 | Jan 9 – Feb 13 |
| May 10 | Jan 31, 2027 | Jan 10 – Feb 14 |
| May 11 | Feb 1, 2027 | Jan 11 – Feb 15 |
| May 12 | Feb 2, 2027 | Jan 12 – Feb 16 |
| May 13 | Feb 3, 2027 | Jan 13 – Feb 17 |
| May 14 | Feb 4, 2027 | Jan 14 – Feb 18 |
| May 15 | Feb 5, 2027 | Jan 15 – Feb 19 |
| May 16 | Feb 6, 2027 | Jan 16 – Feb 20 |
| May 17 | Feb 7, 2027 | Jan 17 – Feb 21 |
| May 18 | Feb 8, 2027 | Jan 18 – Feb 22 |
| May 19 | Feb 9, 2027 | Jan 19 – Feb 23 |
| May 20 | Feb 10, 2027 | Jan 20 – Feb 24 |
| May 21 | Feb 11, 2027 | Jan 21 – Feb 25 |
| May 22 | Feb 12, 2027 | Jan 22 – Feb 26 |
| May 23 | Feb 13, 2027 | Jan 23 – Feb 27 |
| May 24 | Feb 14, 2027 | Jan 24 – Feb 28 |
| May 25 | Feb 15, 2027 | Jan 25 – Mar 1 |
| May 26 | Feb 16, 2027 | Jan 26 – Mar 2 |
| May 27 | Feb 17, 2027 | Jan 27 – Mar 3 |
| May 28 | Feb 18, 2027 | Jan 28 – Mar 4 |
| May 29 | Feb 19, 2027 | Jan 29 – Mar 5 |
| May 30 | Feb 20, 2027 | Jan 30 – Mar 6 |
| May 31 | Feb 21, 2027 | Jan 31 – Mar 7 |
These are estimates: conception usually happens around ovulation, and babies arrive at different times. An early ultrasound gives the most accurate dates.
Key dates for a pregnancy from the middle of May 2026
- Nuchal translucency (NT) scan window: Jul 18 – Aug 7, 2026
- Anatomy scan window: Sep 5 – Oct 9, 2026
- Third trimester begins: Nov 14, 2026
- Full term: Jan 30 – Feb 12, 2027
About May 2026
Babies conceived in May 2026 are mostly born in winter in the northern half of the world, and in summer in the southern half.
New Year’s Day falls in the usual birth window (37–42 weeks).
Valentine’s Day falls in the usual birth window (37–42 weeks).
Ramadan falls in the usual birth window. See the Ramadan planner.
Questions about a May 2026 conception
If I conceived in May 2026, when is my baby due?
Your due date is between January 22, 2027 and February 21, 2027, depending on the day you conceived. Find your day in the table above. A due date is about 38 weeks (266 days) after conception (ACOG).
Why is the due date about 38 weeks after conception?
Pregnancy is counted from the first day of the last period, about 2 weeks before conception. So a conception on May 16, 2026 gives a due date of February 6, 2027: 40 weeks of pregnancy, but about 38 weeks after conception (ACOG).
Will my baby be born on February 6, 2027?
Probably not on that exact day. For a conception on May 16, 2026, most babies arrive between January 16, 2027 and February 20, 2027, at 37 to 42 weeks (CDC). Your midwife or doctor will confirm your dates.