Super Bowl Sunday 2026
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About Super Bowl Sunday 2026
Super Bowl Sunday 2026 falls on Sunday, February 8. It is an observance rather than a public holiday, so businesses, schools and government offices keep regular hours.
Super Bowl Sunday is the day of the NFL championship game, played on the second Sunday in February. It is an observance, not a holiday: nothing closes, but it is the biggest TV and party day on the American calendar, built around food, commercials and the halftime show.
History, state-by-state rules and dates →
What's closed: U.S. Post Office (USPS) — closed; Banks — closed; Stock market (NYSE, Nasdaq) — closed; Federal offices — closed; State and local government — closed. Full what's-open guide →
Super Bowl Sunday in other years
| Year | Date | Day | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February 8, 2026 | Sunday | — |
| 2027 | February 14, 2027 | Sunday | — |
Holidays after Super Bowl Sunday 2026
- Feb 16, 2026 Presidents' Day 2026 (Monday)
- 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)
Other holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2 | Mon | Groundhog Day | Observance |
| Feb 12 | Thu | Lincoln's Birthday | State holiday |
| Feb 14 | Sat | Valentine's Day | Observance |
| Feb 15 | Sun | Susan B. Anthony Day | State holiday |
| Feb 16 | Mon | Presidents' Day | Federal holiday |
| Feb 17 | Tue | Mardi Gras | State holiday |
| Feb 18 | Wed | Ash Wednesday | Religious observance |
Quick facts
- Date in 2026
- Sunday, February 8, 2026
- Date rule
- Second Sunday in February (NFL schedule since the 2021 season)
- Legal status
- Observance; not a federal or state holiday
- First played
- January 15, 1967, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Packers 35, Chiefs 10)
- Name
- Popularized by Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt; editions numbered with Roman numerals
- Audience
- Most-watched U.S. TV broadcast most years, well over 100 million viewers
Frequently asked questions
What day is Super Bowl Sunday in 2026?
Super Bowl Sunday 2026 is on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Is Super Bowl Sunday a day off in 2026?
Super Bowl Sunday is an observance, not a public holiday, so offices, schools and businesses keep normal hours unless they choose otherwise.
How many days until Super Bowl Sunday 2026?
Super Bowl Sunday 2026 was 264 days ago, on February 8, 2026.