when is the next state of the union address

The next State of the Union address is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time , and will be delivered by President Donald Trump to a joint session of the 119th Congress in the House chamber.

Quick Scoop: Key Details

• Date: February 24, 2026.

• Day of week: Tuesday.

• Time: 9:00 p.m. EST (with some broadcasts starting coverage earlier in the evening).

• Location: U.S. Capitol, House of Representatives chamber, Washington, D.C.

• President: Donald Trump, delivering his first formal State of the Union of his second term.

• Congress in session: 119th United States Congress.

• Presiding officials: Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance (as President of the Senate).

Why This Address Matters Now

• It is Trump’s first official State of the Union since returning to office, following a 2025 joint-session speech that was not formally classified as a State of the Union.

• It follows a year described by allies as featuring a “consequential agenda,” including efforts on cost of living issues and foreign policy crises.

• The speech is expected to touch on the lead‑up to the 250th anniversary of the United States , a major symbolic milestone in 2026.

How to Watch

• Major TV networks and cable news channels will carry it live at 9 p.m. EST.

• Public broadcasters such as PBS plan live coverage and online streams with pre‑speech analysis starting earlier in the evening.

Expect extensive live reactions and post‑speech analysis on news sites, social media, and political forums throughout the night.

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