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When is Preakness Stakes 2026?
Preakness Stakes 2026 is on Saturday, May 16, 2026 in United States.
The Preakness Stakes is the second event in the Triple Crown and is annually held two weeks after the Kentucky Derby.
See May 16 on the world mapPreakness Stakes 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | May 16Saturday |
Questions about Preakness Stakes
- When is Preakness Stakes in 2026?
- Preakness Stakes is on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
- Which countries celebrate Preakness Stakes?
- Preakness Stakes is marked in 1 country: United States.
- Is Preakness Stakes a public holiday?
- In 2026 it's listed as an observance or regional holiday rather than a nationwide day off. Check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Ascension Day May 14
- Labor Day April 30
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Liberation Day January 1
- King's Birthday April 20
- Teachers' Day January 15