How many days until General Election Day?
There are 1 days until General Election Day 2026 — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About this countdown
This countdown targets General Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, set by the rule: The day after the first Monday in November (even-numbered years). It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
General Election Day is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. General Election Day, the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years, is a paid state holiday for state employees in nine states, including Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan and West Virginia. It is not a federal holiday, and it does not ocur in odd-numbered years.
Almost here
General 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 General Election Day in the following year, so the link keeps working year after year.
General Election Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days from today |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | 1 days |
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 General Election Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a postal holiday; regular mail delivery and retail hours nationwide. |
| Banks | Open | The Federal Reserve is open, so banks keep normal hours. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Regular trading session; markets do not close for elections. |
| Federal offices | Open | Not a federal holiday; agencies operate normally. |
| State and local government | Varies | Closed in the nine observing states in even-numbered years; open elsewhere. |
Coming up after General 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 General Election Day?
There are 1 days until General Election Day, which falls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before General Election Day?
There are 0 weekends between now and General Election Day on November 3 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is General Election Day a day off?
General Election Day is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.