Election Day
The designated day on which general elections are held. In the United States, federal Election Day is legally set as the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
The designated day on which general elections are held. In the United States, federal Election Day is legally set as the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
Example: The 2024 U.S. presidential election will be held on November 5th, which is the Tuesday following the first Monday of that month.
Common misconception: Election Day is a federal holiday. While some states and private employers treat it as a holiday, it is not a federal holiday, and federal government offices remain open on Election Day.