Election Day in the United States is set by law as "the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November" in even-numbered years. For the year 2025, Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Polls on this day are typically open from 6 AM to 9 PM. Early voting usually starts about ten days before Election Day and continues until the day before the election.
In general, Election Day is established to be a uniform date for the general elections of federal, state, and local officials, with federal elections occurring every two years, including presidential elections every four years.