Master Japanese Dates with Our May 2026 Coloring Calendar
Get creative while learning a new language! This May 2026 calendar is designed for both kids and adults who want to practice Japanese while staying organized. It features the days of the week in both English and Japanese Kanji.
Learn Japanese: The Days of the Week
In Japan, the days of the week are named after celestial bodies and elements. While coloring this calendar, try to memorize these Kanji:
- 日 (Nichiyōbi): Sunday (Sun)
- 月 (Getsuyōbi): Monday (Moon)
- 火 (Kayōbi): Tuesday (Fire / Mars)
- 水 (Suiyōbi): Wednesday (Water / Mercury)
- 木 (Mokuyōbi): Thursday (Wood / Jupiter)
- 金 (Kinyōbi): Friday (Gold / Venus)
- 土 (Doyōbi): Saturday (Earth / Saturn)
Discover Japanese Culture: Golden Week
May is a special month in Japan known for “Golden Week,” a collection of four national holidays. You might want to color these specific dates in a special way:
- May 3rd (Constitution Memorial Day): Celebrating the enactment of the Japanese constitution.
- May 4th (Greenery Day): A day to commune with nature and be grateful for blessings.
- May 5th (Children’s Day): Known as “Kodomo no Hi,” families fly carp-shaped streamers (Koinobori) to wish for the healthy growth of children.
Download your printable PDF today and start your journey into Japanese culture and language!
