The major events of 2026 in the United States of America

Here are all the events and dates you cannot miss in 2026 in the United States, from federal holidays to large sports meetup, and much more!

2026 calendar highlighting key events and holidays in the United States, organized by month.
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January

January 11Golden Globestv
January 19Martin Luther King Jr. Dayfederal holiday

February

February 1Grammy Awardsmusic
February 2Groundhog Daytradition
February 8SuperBowl LXfootball
February 14Valentine’s Day
February 15NBA All-Star Gamebasketball
February 15Daytona 500racing
February 16Presidents Dayfederal holiday
February 17Mardi Grastradition

March

March 1SAG Awards
March 5World Baseball Classic Startsbaseball
March 8Daylight Saving Time starts
March 15Academy Awardstv
March 17St Patrick’s Day
March 17NCAA March Madness Startscollege basketball

April

TBDNASA Artermis II Launchspace
April 15Tax Day
April 20Boston Marathonmarathon

May

May 2Kentucky Derbyhorse racing
May 4Met Gala
May 5Cinco de Mayo
May 10Mother’s Day
May 16Preakness Stakeshorse racing
May 25Memorial Dayfederal holiday

June

June 6Belmont Stakeshorse racing
June 112026 FIFA World Cup Startssoccer
June 14Flag Day
June 19Juneteenthfederal holiday
June 21Father’s Day

July

July 4Independence Dayfederal holiday
July 4250th Anniversary of the Nation
July 192026 FIFA World Cup Finalsoccer

August

August 31US Open Startstennis

September

September 7Labor Day          federal holiday

October

October 12Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Dayfederal holiday
October 31Halloween

November

November 1New York City Marathonmarathon
November 1Daylight Saving Time ends
November 3Midterm Elections
November 11Veterans Dayfederal holiday
November 26Thanksgivingfederal holiday

December

December 25Christmas      federal holiday
December 26Kwanzaa

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