Primary Election Day 2026
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About Primary Election Day 2026
Primary Election Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, May 5. It falls on a Tuesday — take Monday, May 4 off for a four-day weekend.
Primary Election Day is an Indiana state holiday on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in May, when Hoosiers vote in party primaries. 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.
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 →
Primary Election Day in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | — |
| 2027 | May 4, 2027 | Tuesday | — |
Holidays after Primary Election 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 May 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Mon | Rhode Island Independence Day | State holiday |
| May 5 | Tue | Cinco de Mayo | Observance |
| May 8 | Fri | Truman Day | State holiday |
| May 10 | Sun | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 12 | Tue | Primary Election Day | State holiday |
| May 16 | Sat | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| May 25 | Mon | Memorial Day | Federal holiday |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Date rule
- First Tuesday after the first Monday in May (May 2–8), every year
- Legal status
- Indiana state holiday (Indiana Code 1-1-9-1); not a federal holiday
- Primary date set by
- Indiana Code 3-10-1-3
- Who gets the day off
- Indiana state employees; many county offices and some school districts close
- Poll hours
- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time
Frequently asked questions
What day is Primary Election Day in 2026?
Primary Election Day 2026 is on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Is Primary Election Day a day off in 2026?
Primary 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 Primary Election Day 2026?
Primary Election Day 2026 was 181 days ago, on May 5, 2026.