How many days until Primary Election Day?
There are 183 days until Primary Election Day 2027 — Tuesday, May 4, 2027.
About this countdown
This countdown targets Primary Election Day on Tuesday, May 4, 2027, set by the rule: The day after the first Monday in May. It runs on your device's clock and counts to midnight at the start of the day.
Primary Election Day is a state holiday, so the date matters for more than the celebration — government offices close and many employers follow suit. Primary Election Day is an Indiana state holiday on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May, when Hoosiers vote in party primareis. Indiana state offices close and state employees get a paid day off; it is not a federal holiday, so mail, banks and federal offices run as usual.
Milestones on the way
If you like counting in round numbers rather than watching every second, these are the dates the countdown passes on its way to Primary Election Day:
- 100 days to go — Sunday, January 24, 2027 (a good moment to start planning anything that needs booking)
- 50 days to go — Monday, March 15, 2027
- 30 days to go — Sunday, April 4, 2027 (one month out)
- 14 days to go — Tuesday, April 20, 2027
- 7 days to go — Tuesday, April 27, 2027 (one week out)
- 1 day to go — Monday, May 3, 2027
Primary 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 Primary Election Day
| Service | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Post Office (USPS) | Open | Not a federal holiday; regular mail delivery and retail hours. |
| Banks | Open | Banks follow the Federal Reserve calendar, which does not include election days. |
| Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) | Open | Normal trading day. |
| Federal offices | Open | Federal agencies and federal courts in Indiana keep normal hours. |
| State and local government | Varies | Indiana state offices and BMV branches are closed; many county courthouses close as election headquarters. Open in every other state. |
Coming up after Primary Election Day
- May 31 Days until Memorial Day 210 days away
- Jun 19 Days until Juneteenth National Independence Day 229 days away
- Jul 4 Days until Independence Day 244 days away
- Sep 6 Days until Labor Day 308 days away
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Frequently asked questions
How many days until Primary Election Day?
There are 183 days until Primary Election Day, which falls on Tuesday, May 4, 2027. The countdown on this page updates every second.
How many weekends are left before Primary Election Day?
There are 26 weekends between now and Primary Election Day on May 4 — useful to know if you are planning shopping trips or preparations.
Is Primary Election Day a day off?
Primary Election Day is a state holiday, so government offices close. Private employers set their own policy.