when is the state of the union speech

The next State of the Union speech is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Quick Scoop

• Date: February 24, 2026.

• Day: Tuesday night in Washington, D.C.

• Time: 9:00 p.m. ET (coverage typically runs until about 11:00 p.m. ET).

• Who’s speaking: President Donald Trump , delivering his first official State of the Union of his second term.

• Where to watch: Major TV news networks and online streams (for example, USA Today’s site and YouTube channel will carry it live).

The State of the Union is the president’s annual, constitutionally required update to Congress on the “state of the union” and plans for the year ahead.

TL;DR: If you’re planning to tune in, mark your calendar for Feb. 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET.

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