when is election day

Election Day in the United States for the year 2025 is on Tuesday, November 4. Polls are typically open from 6 AM to 9 PM local time on this day. This date is set as the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, which is the traditional Election Day according to federal law that has been consistent since 1845. Early voting options are also often available in many states prior to this date, usually starting several weeks earlier and ending a few days before Election Day.