The 2026 Grand National at Aintree is scheduled for Saturday 11 April 2026 , with the main Randox Grand National race set for around 4:00 pm (UK time) as the feature race of the day.

Quick Scoop

  • Main race day: Saturday 11 April 2026.
  • Festival dates: Thursday 9 April – Saturday 11 April 2026 at Aintree Racecourse.
  • Headline event: Randox Grand National Handicap Steeple Chase , run in the afternoon (listed at about 4:00 pm on the official schedule).

Key timings (Aintree 2026)

  • Festival opens: Thursday 9 April 2026 (Opening Day).
  • Ladies Day: Friday 10 April 2026.
  • Grand National Day: Saturday 11 April 2026 , gates from about 10:00 am, with the Grand National itself mid‑afternoon.

If you’re planning to attend, keep an eye on the official Jockey Club/Grand National pages closer to the time in case race times are tweaked slightly for TV scheduling.

TL;DR: When is the Grand National 2026?
It’s on Saturday 11 April 2026 , with the big race itself in the mid‑afternoon, around 4 pm UK time.

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