How many days until Election Day?
There are 1 days until Election Day 2026 — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, set by the rule: The day after the first Monday in November. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Election Day is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Election Day falls on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It is not a federal holiday, but severel states — including New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Virginia — close state offices, and many others require employers to give workers time to vote.
Almost here
Election Day is close enough that the countdown is measured in hours rather than months. Once the date passes, this page rolls forward automatically and starts counting toward Election Day in the following year, so the link keeps working year after year.
Election Day dates by year
Dates computed from the governing statutes and last verified October 3, 2026. Years beyond officially published schedules are projected from the rule that sets the date.
What closes on Election Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a federal holiday; regular mail delivery and retail hours. |
| Banks | Open | Normal banking day; Election Day is not on the Federal Reserve schedule. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day. |
| Federal offices | Open | Open nationwide; federal employees may use leave or state voter-leave rules to vote. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Virginia; open in most other states, including Pennsylvania. |
Coming up after Election Day
- Nov 11 Days until Veterans Day 9 days away
- Nov 26 Days until Thanksgiving Day 24 days away
- Dec 25 Days until Christmas Day 53 days away
- Jan 1 Days until New Year's Day 60 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Election Day?
There are 1 days until Election Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Election Day?
There are 0 weekends between now and Election Day on November 3 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Election Day a day off?
Election Day is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.