Maycember

Blend of May +‎ December. Coined by the The Holderness Family,^[1] who popularized the term in their parody songs such as MAYcember Medley: How to survive end of school year (2019).

Maycember

1. (neologism, humorous) The month of May, considered similar to December due to being extremely busy for parents.
   • 2024 May 17, Katie Hurley, “How to survive 'Maycember' in three almost-easy steps”, in CNN‎^[1], archived from the original on 15 January 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 31, Rosie Colosi, “Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager Find 'Maycember' Stressful As Parents”, in Today.com‎^[2], archived from the original on 15 January 2026:

     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."

   • 2025 May 2, Bethany Braun-Silva, “'Maycember' is real: Here's how parents are surviving the chaos”, in ABC News‎^[3], archived from the original on 15 January 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.

• May–December