2026 in the United States

The following is a list of events of the year 2026 in the United States, as well as predicted and scheduled events that have not yet occurred.

2026 is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States from the British Empire. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The United States will also co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.

Elections
The U.S. midterm election is scheduled to be held on November 3 of this year. In the federal government, the offices up for election are all 435 seats of the House of Representatives, and roughly one third of the Senate. Most states and territories will hold elections for their legislatures.