2026 is a calendar year that runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, and it is a common year with 365 days.

Basic facts about 2026

  • 2026 is written in Roman numerals as MMXXVI.
  • It is part of the 21st century and the 3rd millennium.
  • The year has 365 days (not a leap year).

When 2026 starts and ends

  • 2026 begins on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
  • It ends on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

Where 2026 sits in the decade

  • 2026 is the 7th year of the 2020s decade.
  • It follows 2025 and precedes 2027 in the Gregorian calendar.

Calendar structure

  • In standard Gregorian calendars, 2026 is described as a common year starting on Thursday.
  • Many public calendars and planners list 2026 with typical national holidays and observances depending on the country.

Quick note

If you were asking “when is 2026” relative to today (January 1, 2026), then the year has just started and will continue until December 31, 2026.