Maycember en · PROPN
Etymology
Blend of May + December. Coined by the The Holderness Family, who popularized the term in their parody songs such as MAYcember Medley: How to survive end of school year (2019).
Meanings
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(humorous, neologism) The month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents.
The ever-popular Kim and Penn Holderness feel it, too. The viral musical parody superstars changed the lyrics of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September" to reflect parental angst about "Maycember."
2024 May 31, Rosie Colosi, “Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager Find 'Maycember' Stressful As Parents”, in Today.com, archived from the original on 15 Jan 2026:For parents, May has become the unofficial second December, a month packed with school events, sports tournaments, final projects and celebrations, all jammed into a calendar that seems to be working against you. Welcome to Maycember. ¶ Made famous by viral creators The Holderness Family, Maycember captures the frenzied energy of December, minus the holiday cheer and cultural permission to rest.
2025 May 2, Bethany Braun-Silva, “'Maycember' is real: Here's how parents are surviving the chaos”, in ABC News, archived from the original on 15 Jan 2026:In a few short weeks, Maycember will be behind us for another year, and we'll all breathe a sigh of relief. (Don't get me started about camp.) Until then, focus on relationship building over checking things off the list. You'll be glad you did.
2024 May 17, Katie Hurley, “How to survive 'Maycember' in three almost-easy steps”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Jan 2026: