| 5th Daytime Emmy Awards | |
| Date: | June 7, 1978 |
| Location: | New York Hilton |
| Presenter: | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |
| Host: | Richard Dawson |
| Award1 Type: | Outstanding Drama Series |
| Award1 Winner: | Days of Our Lives |
| Award2 Type: | Outstanding Game Show |
| Award2 Winner: | Hollywood Squares |
| Network: | ABC |
| Previous: | 4th |
| Next: | 6th |
The 5th Daytime Emmy Awards were held on Wednesday, June 7, 1978, on ABC, to commemorate excellence in American daytime programming from the previous year (1977). The awards were hosted by Family Feud host Richard Dawson, who also won an award for best game show host. Airing from 3 to 4:30 p.m. EST, the telecast preempted General Hospital and The Edge of Night.
Winners in each category are in bold.