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When is Election Day 2026?
Election Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Thursday, January 15, 2026 and the last is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, across 3 countries.
Election Day Holiday is a public holiday in Uganda
Also listed as Election Day Holiday.
See January 15 on the world mapElection Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇬 UgandaElection Day Holiday | January 15Thursday |
| 🇺🇬 UgandaElection Day Holiday | January 16Friday |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | February 11Wednesday |
| 🇧🇩 BangladeshElection Day Holiday | February 12Thursday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | November 3Tuesday |
Questions about Election Day
- When is Election Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on January 15, January 16, February 11, February 12 and November 3. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Election Day?
- Election Day is marked in 3 countries: Bangladesh, Uganda and United States.
- Is Election Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Bangladesh and Uganda. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- New Year January 1
- Constitution Day January 7
- Epiphany January 5
- Liberation Day January 1
- Orthodox Christmas Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Armed Forces Day January 20
- Isra and Mi'raj January 16
- Army Day January 6
- Orthodox New Year January 14