About Election Day
US Election Day is set by law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Federal elections take place in even-numbered years, and many states and cities hold local elections and ballot measures in odd years too.
Election Day is on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In 2026 it lands on a Tuesday, in week 45 of the year.
How long until Election Day?
Counting from today, Sunday, October 4, 2026, there are 30 days until Election Day 2026. That works out to 4 weeks and 2 days, or about 30 days.
If you only count working days, there are 22 business days (Monday to Friday) left, with 4 weekends in between. Kids counting down can think of it as 30 sleeps, and in hours that is about 720.
Election Day dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Tuesday | 30 days |
| 2027 | November 2, 2027 | Tuesday | 394 days |
| 2028 | November 7, 2028 | Tuesday | 765 days |
| 2029 | November 6, 2029 | Tuesday | 1,129 days |
| 2030 | November 5, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,493 days |
| 2031 | November 4, 2031 | Tuesday | 1,857 days |
| 2032 | November 2, 2032 | Tuesday | 2,221 days |
| 2033 | November 8, 2033 | Tuesday | 2,592 days |
Frequently asked questions
When is Election Day 2026?
Election Day 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What day of the week is Election Day 2026?
Election Day 2026 falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Election Day?
There are 30 days until Election Day, counting from today, October 4, 2026.
How many weeks until Election Day?
Election Day is 4 weeks and 2 days away, or 4.3 weeks.
How many weekends until Election Day?
There are 4 weekends between now and Election Day.
How many business days until Election Day?
Counting Monday to Friday only, there are 22 business days until Election Day. Public holidays are not subtracted.
Is Election Day on the same date every year?
No. Election Day is on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, so the date changes from year to year.
When is Election Day 2027?
Election Day 2027 is expected on Tuesday, November 2, 2027, 394 days from today.