Days Until Election Day
Election Day 2026 falls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About this date
Election Day in the United States is set by federal law as the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, which keeps it fixed between November 2 and November 8 every year. General elections are held every year, not just in presidential years — even-numbered years decide the presidency (every 4th year) and control of Congress (every 2nd year), while many states and cities also hold elections in odd-numbered years for state legislatures, governors, and local offices. This page always counts down to the next upcoming Election Day, whichever offices happen to be on that year's ballot — bookmark it and it stays accurate year after year.
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Frequently asked questions
What date is Election Day?
In the United States, federal Election Day is always the Tuesday after the first Monday in November — a date that falls between November 2 and November 8.
Why that specific Tuesday?
Congress set the date in 1845, choosing a Tuesday so voters (then mostly farmers) could travel to the county seat without missing Sunday church or market day on Wednesday, while landing after harvest and before winter weather made travel difficult.
Is Election Day a federal holiday?
No — it isn't a federal holiday, so most workplaces stay open, though a growing number of states and employers give workers time off or paid leave to vote.
Does an election happen every single year?
Yes. Presidential elections are every 4 years and House/Senate midterm elections every 2 years, but many states and municipalities also hold elections for governor, state legislature, and local offices in the odd-numbered years between.