General Election Day
General Election Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
August 13, 2026
Thursday
General Election Day Dates
Countries That Observe General Election Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented2
Public holiday2
Bank holiday0
Office holiday0
School holiday0
Status varies by country and year. Of 2 countries represented in the available data, 2 have at least one public-holiday record, 0 have a bank-holiday record, 0 have an office-holiday record, and 0 have a school-holiday record.
About General Election Day
General Election Day is recognized as a holiday in one or more jurisdictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is General Election Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is General Election Day a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe General Election Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.