TIME AND DATE

Primary Election Day

Primary Election Day is a public holiday that is celebrated every year in Wisconsin, and Indiana. The day is celebrated on the second Tuesday in September. This year that is September 10. As this is a public holiday, expect most stores, banks and services to be closed or have reduced opening hours.

Varying Dates

Primary Election Day is not a holiday with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies depending on a rule. The rule for Primary Election Day is that the day is observed on the second Tuesday of September. This, in turn, means that the date for this day can vary between September 8 and September 14. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.

YearPrimary Election Day DateWeekday
2024September 10Tuesday
2025September 9Tuesday
2026September 8Tuesday
2027September 14Tuesday
2028September 12Tuesday
2029September 11Tuesday
2030September 10Tuesday
2031September 9Tuesday
2032September 14Tuesday
2033September 13Tuesday

Observed / celebrated by

This is not a national holiday or observance, but the day is still observed or celebrated by the following:

  • Wisconsin
  • Indiana