what is beltane
May Day, Calan Mai, Walpurgis Night. Beltane (/ËbÉl.teÉªn/) is the anglicised name for the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.