6 May 2026

• 126th day of the year. There are then 239 days left in 2026.
• 18th Wednesday of 2026.
• on the 18th week of 2026 (using ISO standard week number calculation).
• Birthstone for this day: Emerald

There are no major holidays or observances in South Africa for this date.

• Saint George's Day (Георгиевден ) - Popular in: Bulgaria, Serbia
• National Nurses Day - United States