General Election Day 2026
There are 2 days until General Election Day 2026 — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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About General Election Day 2026
General Election Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, November 3. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, November 2 off for a four-day weekend.
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 occur in odd-numbered years.
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 →
General Election Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after General 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 | 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, even-numbered years only
- Legal status
- State holiday in 9 states; not a federal holiday
- Observing states
- DE, HI, IL, LA, MD, MI, MT, RI, WV (state employees)
- Date set by
- Act of Congress signed January 23, 1845 (presidential); extended to House races in 1872
- Odd-numbered years
- No holiday; the day does not appear on state calendars
Frequently asked questions
What day is General Election Day in 2026?
General Election Day 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Is General Election Day a day off in 2026?
General 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 General Election Day 2026?
There are 2 days until General Election Day 2026 (November 3, 2026) as of today.