When Is Election Day? Countdown
There are 64 days until US Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. US federal Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The 2026 midterms fall on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. The timer is midnight that morning in your timezone.
2026–2028 dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Tuesday, November 3 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, November 2 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, November 7 |
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| Election | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tue Nov 3 | Midterms |
| 2028 | Tue Nov 7 | Presidential |
Election Day countdown
Federal law has used that Tuesday rule since 1845. Polls close by state; this remaining-days number is still the civil date.
It is not a national paid holiday. Some states encourage time off to vote.
When is Election Day in the United States
The November 3 calendar page is the same square in 2026. This URL keeps the Tuesday rule in later years.
Why this countdown exists
Election Day moves inside November. This page uses the first-Tuesday-after-the-first-Monday rule instead of pinning one calendar square.
Quick answers
When are the 2026 US midterms?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Why is Election Day a Tuesday?
Federal law: the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Is Election Day a national holiday?
No. Some states give time off to vote.