Election Day 2026
There are 4 days until Election Day 2026 — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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About Election Day 2026
Election Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, November 3. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, November 2 off for a four-day weekend.
Election Day falls on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. It is not a federal holiday, but several states — including New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Virginia — close state offices, and many others require employers to give workers time to vote.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — open; Banks — open; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — open; Federal offices — open; State and local government — varies. Full what's-open guide →
Election Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | November 2, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Election Day 2026
- Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day 2026 (Wednesday)
- Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Thursday)
- Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day 2026 (Friday)
- Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day 2027 (Friday)
- Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2027 (Monday)
Other holidays in November 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | Sun | Daylight Saving Time Ends | Observance |
| Nov 3 | Tue | General Election Day | State holiday |
| Nov 5 | Thu | Return Day | State holiday |
| Nov 11 | Wed | Veterans Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 26 | Thu | Thanksgiving Day | Federal holiday |
| Nov 27 | Fri | Day After Thanksgiving | State holiday |
| Nov 30 | Mon | Cyber Monday | Observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Date rule
- Tuesday after the first Monday in November (November 2–8)
- Legal status
- Not a federal holiday; a public holiday in a handful of states
- Date set by Congress
- 1845 for presidential elections; extended to House elections in 1872
- State holiday in
- Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Virginia every year; ceremonial in Pennsylvania
- Poll hours
- Set by each state; typically about 6 a.m. to between 7 and 9 p.m.
Frequently asked questions
What day is Election Day in 2026?
Election Day 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Is Election Day a day off in 2026?
Election Day is a state holiday in the states that observe it, so government offices close. Private employers decide for themselves.
How many days until Election Day 2026?
There are 4 days until Election Day 2026 (November 3, 2026) as of today.