Election Day
How many days until Election Day 2026?
Updated Oct 19, 2026 · counts refresh every day
The timer above counts down to Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and updates every second in your own timezone. US federal elections are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years. 2026 is a midterm year; 2028 brings the next presidential election.
Once the day passes, this page rolls forward on its own — you will see the countdown to Election Day 2028 without anything needing to change.
Election Day 2026 at a glance
| Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Day of the week | Tuesday |
| Days remaining | 15 |
| Weeks remaining | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Months remaining | 15 days |
| Weekends to go | 2 |
| Fridays to go | 2 |
| Sleeps | 15 |
| Working days (Mon–Fri) | 11 |
| Hours remaining | 360 |
| Next year | Tuesday, November 7, 2028 |
When is Election Day in future years?
Election Day is set year by year rather than calculated, so each date is listed individually. Here are the next 4 dates, worked out from the same rule the timer uses.
| Year | Date | Day | Days away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Election Day 2026 | Nov 3, 2026 | Tuesday | 15 |
| Election Day 2028 | Nov 7, 2028 | Tuesday | 750 |
| Election Day 2030 | Nov 5, 2030 | Tuesday | 1,478 |
| Election Day 2032 | Nov 2, 2032 | Tuesday | 2,206 |
Election Day 2026 questions
What day does Election Day fall on in 2026?
Election Day 2026 falls on a Tuesday — Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How many weeks until Election Day?
There are about 2 weeks and 1 day left. The timer above counts it down to the second.
How many hours until Election Day?
Roughly 360 hours. Switch the timer above to hours to see the exact figure for your timezone.
How many weekends and Fridays until Election Day?
2 weekends and 2 Fridays, counting from tomorrow up to Election Day itself. That is 11 working days (Monday to Friday).
How many sleeps until Election Day?
15 sleeps — one for every night between now and the morning of Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
When is Election Day in 2028?
Election Day lands on Tuesday, November 7, 2028.
How many months until Election Day?
About 1 months. Months vary in length, so the day counter above is the exact figure.
Is Election Day always on the same date?
Election Day is set year by year rather than calculated, so each date is listed individually. The table above lists the next few years so you can plan ahead.
Can I put this countdown on my own website?
Yes. Use the embed button above to copy an iframe you can paste into any page. It works on WordPress, Wix, Shopify and plain HTML.
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