A woman can use the lunar manicure calendar for may 2026 to plan her beauty treatments wisely. The lunar day, moon phase, and zodiac sign influence nail growth, polish adhesion, and the durability of a manicure. To enjoy a flawless and long-lasting result, it is best to schedule nail treatments on a favorable lunar day.
Full Moon
31 may at 11:46
Calendar for may 2026
Auspicious day
Good day
Bad day
Unfavorable day
Lunar calendar of manicure for may 2026 day by day
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Moonset ↓ 05:43
Moonrise↑ 20:24
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Zodiac sign:
♏ Scorpio, ♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:12
Moonrise↑ 21:27
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Zodiac sign:
♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 94%
Zodiac sign:
♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 07:28
Moonrise↑ 23:24
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 88%
Zodiac sign:
♐ Sagittarius, ♑ Capricorn
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 81%
Moonrise ↑ 00:14
Moonset ↓ 09:11
Waning Gibbous
Illumination 74%
Zodiac sign:
♑ Capricorn, ♒ Aquarius
Moonrise ↑ 00:57
Moonset ↓ 10:11
Last Quarter
Illumination 65%
Moonrise ↑ 01:34
Moonset ↓ 11:14
Last Quarter
Illumination 55%
Moonrise ↑ 02:04
Moonset ↓ 12:17
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Zodiac sign:
♒ Aquarius, ♓ Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
Last Quarter
Illumination 35%
Moonrise ↑ 02:56
Moonset ↓ 14:27
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Zodiac sign:
♓ Pisces, ♈ Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
Waning Crescent
Illumination 16%
Moonrise ↑ 03:44
Moonset ↓ 16:45
Waning Crescent
Illumination 9%
Zodiac sign:
♈ Aries, ♉ Taurus
Moonrise ↑ 04:10
Moonset ↓ 17:59
Moonrise ↑ 04:40
Moonset ↓ 19:17
Zodiac sign:
♉ Taurus, ♊ Gemini
Moonrise ↑ 05:17
Moonset ↓ 20:37
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
Zodiac sign:
♊ Gemini, ♋ Cancer
Moonrise ↑ 07:01
Moonset ↓ 23:05
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 10%
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 18%
Zodiac sign:
♋ Cancer, ♌ Leo
Moonset ↓ 00:02
Moonrise↑ 09:25
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 28%
Moonset ↓ 00:46
Moonrise↑ 10:40
First Quarter
Illumination 38%
Zodiac sign:
♌ Leo, ♍ Virgo
Moonset ↓ 01:22
Moonrise↑ 11:53
First Quarter
Illumination 49%
Moonset ↓ 01:51
Moonrise↑ 13:02
First Quarter
Illumination 60%
Moonset ↓ 02:15
Moonrise↑ 14:07
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 69%
Zodiac sign:
♍ Virgo, ♎ Libra
Moonset ↓ 02:37
Moonrise↑ 15:10
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 78%
Moonset ↓ 02:59
Moonrise↑ 16:12
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 86%
Zodiac sign:
♎ Libra, ♏ Scorpio
Moonset ↓ 03:22
Moonrise↑ 17:14
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 92%
Moonset ↓ 03:47
Moonrise↑ 18:16
Full Moon
Illumination 96%
Moonset ↓ 04:14
Moonrise↑ 19:19
Full Moon
Illumination 99%
Zodiac sign:
♏ Scorpio, ♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 04:47
Moonrise↑ 20:19
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Zodiac sign:
♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 05:27
Moonrise↑ 21:18
The most auspicious days for manicure according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Choosing a favorable lunar day for a manicure ensures long-lasting polish and better nail health. Moon phases, zodiac positions, and lunar days influence nail strength. A well-timed manicure enhances durability, brings positive energy, and improves mood.
Waxing Crescent
Illumination 28%
Moonset ↓ 00:46
Moonrise↑ 10:40
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination 78%
Moonset ↓ 02:59
Moonrise↑ 16:12
Unfavorable days for manicure according to the lunar calendar in may 2026
Manicures performed on unfavorable lunar days may weaken nails and reduce polish longevity. The lunar calendar recommends avoiding nail treatments during these times and waiting for a better phase to ensure stronger, longer-lasting results.
Full Moon
Illumination 97%
Zodiac sign:
♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 06:47
Moonrise↑ 22:27
Last Quarter
Illumination 45%
Zodiac sign:
♒ Aquarius, ♓ Pisces
Moonrise ↑ 02:31
Moonset ↓ 13:22
Waning Crescent
Illumination 25%
Zodiac sign:
♓ Pisces, ♈ Aries
Moonrise ↑ 03:20
Moonset ↓ 15:35
Waning Crescent
Illumination 16%
Moonrise ↑ 03:44
Moonset ↓ 16:45
Moonrise ↑ 06:03
Moonset ↓ 21:55
Full Moon
Illumination 100%
Zodiac sign:
♐ Sagittarius
Moonset ↓ 05:27
Moonrise↑ 21:18
The lunar manicure calendar for may 2026 is an essential tool for selecting the best days for nail treatments, helping women avoid unfavorable periods for manicures and nail extensions.
The calendar offers guidance on the most suitable treatments for each phase, whether applying regular polish, gel polish, French tips, removing gel, or trimming cuticles.
It outlines the best days for nourishing masks, herbal baths, gentle filing, and oil-infused massages. The calendar also helps in selecting the right tools and materials for the day, including files, drills, scissors, and nail tips.
Women can use lunar recommendations to select the most flattering nail shape (stiletto, square-round, almond), ideal length, and specialized treatments that improve nail strength and longevity.
Using the lunar guide, it’s easy to choose stylish nail designs featuring rhinestones or intricate patterns and determine the best color palette—natural, vibrant, or pastel. Manicures done on unfavorable days may lead to breakage and weak nails.
The lunar manicure calendar for may 2026 helps women enhance their beauty and maintain healthy, flawless nails. It’s especially useful for those who believe in aligning self-care with natural cycles.