How Many Days Until May 22? Countdown
There are 264 days until National Maritime Day on Saturday, May 22, 2027. May 22 is National Maritime Day in the United States, set by Congress in 1933. It commemorates the SS Savannah leaving Georgia on 22 May 1819, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic. The timer counts to May 22 at midnight in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, May 22 |
| 2027 | Saturday, May 22 |
| 2028 | Monday, May 22 |
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Why Americans search this date
The President is asked each year to proclaim the day and to have the flag displayed. Merchant mariners — civilian crews who haul cargo and, in wartime, supplies — are the people the day is for. World War II merchant marine casualty rates were among the highest of any US service.
How many days until May 22
It is an observance, not a paid federal holiday. Ports, propeller clubs, and maritime academies hold ceremonies. Harvey Milk Day in California is also May 22, honoring the San Francisco supervisor born that day in 1930.
| Item | Detail | Type |
|---|---|---|
| National Maritime Day | May 22 annually | US observance |
| SS Savannah sailed | 1819 | Reason for the date |
| Harvey Milk Day (CA) | May 22 | State observance |
Countdown to May 22 and National Maritime Day
If you only needed a generic May 22 wedding or school count, the same clock still works. The timezone dropdown is the control that changes remaining hours.
Why this countdown exists
This countdown exists because “How Many Days Until May 22” is a real remaining-days search. National Maritime Day is the civil date people mean. They count to it for the named observance and for travel, school, and plans that share the same morning. The timer uses midnight in the timezone you pick.
Is May 22 a day off?
Not federally. Ships may dress ship; offices stay open.
What was the SS Savannah?
The first steam-powered ship to cross the Atlantic, departing 22 May 1819.
When is May 22 2027?
Saturday, May 22, 2027.