Earth Day 2026
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About Earth Day 2026
Earth Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 22. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Earth Day is an annual environmental observance on April 22, first held in 1970. It is not a federal or state holiday, so offices, schools, banks and mail service run normally while communities hold cleanups, tree plantings and teach-ins.
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Earth Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | April 22, 2026 | Wednesday | — |
| 2027 | April 22, 2027 | Thursday | — |
Holidays after Earth Day 2026
- May 25, 2026 Memorial Day 2026 (Monday)
- Jun 19, 2026 Juneteenth National Independence Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jul 4, 2026 Independence Day 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep 7, 2026 Labor Day 2026 (Monday)
- Oct 12, 2026 Columbus Day 2026 (Monday)
Other holidays in April 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | Wed | April Fools' Day | Observance |
| Apr 3 | Fri | Good Friday | State holiday |
| Apr 5 | Sun | Easter Sunday | Religious observance |
| Apr 15 | Wed | Tax Day | Observance |
| Apr 16 | Thu | Emancipation Day | State holiday |
| Apr 20 | Mon | Patriots' Day | State holiday |
| Apr 21 | Tue | San Jacinto Day | State holiday |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Genocide Remembrance Day | State holiday |
| Apr 24 | Fri | Arbor Day | State holiday |
| Apr 27 | Mon | Confederate Memorial Day | State holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- Date rule
- April 22 every year; no observed-date shift
- Legal status
- Observance only; not a federal or state holiday
- First observed
- April 22, 1970, with an estimated 20 million U.S. participants
- Founder
- Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin; Denis Hayes served as national coordinator
- Went global
- 1990, in about 141 countries
Frequently asked questions
What day is Earth Day in 2026?
Earth Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Is Earth Day a day off in 2026?
Earth Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Earth Day 2026?
Earth Day 2026 was 194 days ago, on April 22, 2026.