How many days until May 23?
There are 273 days until May 23, 2027, which lands on a Sunday. Watch it tick down live, and share the countdown with everyone who should be counting too.
Counting down to May 23
May 23 birthday facts
Born on May 23? That makes you a Gemini — curious, quick-witted and great company. Your birthstone is the emerald, your birth flower is the lily of the valley, and your half-birthday lands on November 23 — worth celebrating too. See everything about being born in May, get the full picture with the birthday personality tool, or work out your exact age with the age calculator.
Famous birthdays on May 23
Anyone celebrating a May 23 birthday is in famous company — these are the best-known people born on this exact date:
- Joan Collins (1933) — actress
- Drew Carey (1958) — comedian and TV host
- Jewel (1974) — singer-songwriter
What makes a May 23 birthday special
May 23 is the 143rd day of the year, which means a May 23 birthday arrives with 222 days of the year still to go. It falls on the 3rd day of Gemini season — curious, quick-witted and great company. In many folk traditions May babies were considered especially lucky — born when food, light and flowers returned.
What day of the week is May 23?
| Year | May 23 falls on |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday |
| 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | Wednesday |
| 2030 | Thursday |
Quick answers
- How many days until May 23?
- There are 273 days until May 23, 2027. It falls on a Sunday.
- What zodiac sign is May 23?
- People born on May 23 are Gemini — typically curious, quick-witted and great company.
- What are the birthstone and birth flower for May 23?
- The May birthstone is Emerald and the birth flower is the Lily of the Valley.
- Which famous people were born on May 23?
- Famous May 23 birthdays include Joan Collins, Drew Carey, Jewel.