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Lunar calendar of pedicure for may 2026
The lunar pedicure calendar for may 2026 helps plan toenail care by identifying the best days for trimming and treatments. It also warns against less favorable periods for salon visits. This guide is based on lunar energy, ensuring optimal timing for maintaining healthy, well-groomed feet.
Waxing Moon
1 may
Full Moon
1 may at 20:24
Waning Moon
1-16 may
New Moon
16 may at 23:03
Waxing Moon
16-31 may
Full Moon
31 may at 11:46
Waning Moon
31 may
Calendar for may 2026
| Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Auspicious day
Good day
Bad day
Unfavorable day
Lunar calendar of pedicure for may 2026 day by day
1 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 05:43
Moonrise↑ 20:24
2 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:12
Moonrise↑ 21:27
3 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Lunar day:
16, 17
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
4 may
Monday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 94%
Lunar day:
17, 18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 07:28
Moonrise↑ 23:24
5 may
Tuesday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 88%
Lunar day:
18
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius, Capricorn
Moonset ↓ 08:16
6 may
Wednesday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 81%
Lunar day:
19
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn
Moonrise ↑ 00:14
Moonset ↓ 09:11
7 may
Thursday
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 74%
Lunar day:
19, 20
Zodiac sign:
Capricorn, Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 00:57
Moonset ↓ 10:11
8 may
Friday
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Lunar day:
20, 21
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
9 may
Saturday
Last Quarter
Illumination 55%
Lunar day:
21, 22
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 02:04
Moonset ↓ 12:17
10 may
Sunday
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Lunar day:
22, 23
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius, Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
11 may
Monday
Last Quarter
Illumination 35%
Lunar day:
23, 24
Zodiac sign:
Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:56
Moonset ↓ 14:27
12 may
Tuesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Lunar day:
24, 25
Zodiac sign:
Pisces, Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
13 may
Wednesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 16%
Lunar day:
25, 26
Zodiac sign:
Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:44
Moonset ↓ 16:45
14 may
Thursday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 9%
Lunar day:
26, 27
Zodiac sign:
Aries, Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:10
Moonset ↓ 17:59
15 may
Friday
New Moon
Illumination 3%
Lunar day:
27, 28
Zodiac sign:
Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:40
Moonset ↓ 19:17
16 may
Saturday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
28, 29, 1
Zodiac sign:
Taurus, Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 05:17
Moonset ↓ 20:37
17 may
Sunday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
1, 2
Zodiac sign:
Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
18 may
Monday
New Moon
Illumination 4%
Lunar day:
2, 3
Zodiac sign:
Gemini, Cancer
Moonrise ↑ 07:01
Moonset ↓ 23:05
19 may
Tuesday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 10%
Lunar day:
3, 4
Zodiac sign:
Cancer
Moonrise↑ 08:09
20 may
Wednesday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 18%
Lunar day:
4, 5
Zodiac sign:
Cancer, Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:02
Moonrise↑ 09:25
21 may
Thursday
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 28%
Lunar day:
5, 6
Zodiac sign:
Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:46
Moonrise↑ 10:40
22 may
Friday
First Quarter
Illumination 38%
Lunar day:
6, 7
Zodiac sign:
Leo, Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:22
Moonrise↑ 11:53
23 may
Saturday
First Quarter
Illumination 49%
Lunar day:
7, 8
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:51
Moonrise↑ 13:02
24 may
Sunday
First Quarter
Illumination 60%
Lunar day:
8, 9
Zodiac sign:
Virgo
Moonset ↓ 02:15
Moonrise↑ 14:07
25 may
Monday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 69%
Lunar day:
9, 10
Zodiac sign:
Virgo, Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:37
Moonrise↑ 15:10
26 may
Tuesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 78%
Lunar day:
10, 11
Zodiac sign:
Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:59
Moonrise↑ 16:12
27 may
Wednesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 86%
Lunar day:
11, 12
Zodiac sign:
Libra, Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:22
Moonrise↑ 17:14
28 may
Thursday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 92%
Lunar day:
12, 13
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:47
Moonrise↑ 18:16
29 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 96%
Lunar day:
13, 14
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 04:14
Moonrise↑ 19:19
30 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 99%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 04:47
Moonrise↑ 20:19
31 may
Sunday
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Lunar day:
15, 16
Zodiac sign:
Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 05:27
Moonrise↑ 21:18
The most auspicious days for pedicure according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
The lunar calendar highlights the best days for pedicures, ensuring that treatments last longer and deliver better results. Favorable lunar days support foot care, nail strength, and skin smoothness while also enhancing energy balance and overall wellness.
8 may
Friday
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Lunar day:
20, 21
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
27 may
Wednesday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 86%
Lunar day:
11, 12
Zodiac sign:
Libra, Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:22
Moonrise↑ 17:14
28 may
Thursday
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 92%
Lunar day:
12, 13
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:47
Moonrise↑ 18:16
29 may
Friday
Full Moon
Illumination 96%
Lunar day:
13, 14
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 04:14
Moonrise↑ 19:19
30 may
Saturday
Full Moon
Illumination 99%
Lunar day:
14, 15
Zodiac sign:
Scorpio, Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 04:47
Moonrise↑ 20:19
Unfavorable days for pedicure according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Toenails and foot skin are more sensitive during certain lunar phases. Unfavorable days can cause nails to weaken or become sore after treatment. Checking the lunar calendar helps avoid salon visits when foot care procedures might do more harm than good.
10 may
Sunday
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Lunar day:
22, 23
Zodiac sign:
Aquarius, Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
11 may
Monday
Last Quarter
Illumination 35%
Lunar day:
23, 24
Zodiac sign:
Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:56
Moonset ↓ 14:27
12 may
Tuesday
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Lunar day:
24, 25
Zodiac sign:
Pisces, Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
17 may
Sunday
New Moon
Illumination 0%
Lunar day:
1, 2
Zodiac sign:
Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
18 may
Monday
New Moon
Illumination 4%
Lunar day:
2, 3
Zodiac sign:
Gemini, Cancer
Moonrise ↑ 07:01
Moonset ↓ 23:05
The lunar pedicure calendar for may 2026 helps determine the most effective days for foot care and nail treatments. Scheduling your pedicure on favorable lunar days enhances nail health and extends the longevity of results. With this guide, you’ll discover:
- The best days for a pedicure and the most suitable method (traditional trimming or drill-based treatment).
- The areas requiring special attention—foot care, nail plate strength, matrix support, or cuticle care.
- What treatments should be performed and what should be avoided—nail trimming, extensions, massages, or oil treatments.
- Whether a salon visit is ideal or if at-home pedicure care with natural remedies and herbal infusions is preferable.
- Which tools should not be used on specific lunar days (brush, file, drill, scissors, clippers, etc.).
- The best polish option—bold gel shades, soft natural tones, clear coats, or decorative designs.
- Which embellishments are best—rhinestones, glitter, confetti—or whether a minimalist look is better.
By syncing foot care with lunar energy, you can prevent fungal infections, avoid injuries, and maintain the durability of your pedicure. Following lunar recommendations ensures strong, healthy nails and a radiant appearance.