Wedding Dates to Avoid in 2025 and 2026

Before You Say "I Do," Check These Dates First

Choosing your wedding date is one of the most exciting early planning steps, but before you lock it in, make sure you're not accidentally choosing a date that could clash with major holidays, cultural celebrations, or sporting events. Here's your go-to guide for dates to avoid in 2025 and 2026.

Personally Significant Dates to Double-Check

Avoid planning your wedding on dates that may already be reserved for other life events:

• Family birthdays and anniversaries

• School graduations and reunions

• Religious milestones

• City-wide festivals or parades

• Family vacations or reunions

  
  

Popular Holidays and Long Weekends

Holiday weddings can be beautiful but often come with higher costs and lower guest availability. Consider avoiding these:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• January 20, 2025

• January 19, 2026

Valentine's Day

• February 14 (Friday in 2025, Saturday in 2026)

Presidents' Day Weekend

• February 17, 2025

• February 16, 2026

Mother's Day

• May 11, 2025

• May 10, 2026

Memorial Day

• May 26, 2025

• May 25, 2026

Father's Day

• June 15, 2025

• June 21, 2026

Juneteenth

• June 19, annually

Independence Day

• July 4 (Friday in 2025, Saturday in 2026)

Labor Day

• September 1, 2025

• September 7, 2026

Halloween

• October 31 (Friday in 2025, Saturday in 2026)

Thanksgiving

• November 27, 2025

• November 26, 2026

New Year’s Eve

• December 31 (Wednesday in 2025, Thursday in 2026)

Religious and Cultural Holidays

Before you book, consider the religious and cultural backgrounds of your guests:

Easter Sunday

• April 20, 2025

• April 5, 2026

Passover

• April 12, 2025

• April 1, 2026

Rosh Hashanah

• September 22-24, 2025

• September 11-13, 2026

Yom Kippur

• October 1-2, 2025

• September 20-21, 2026

Hanukkah

• December 14-22, 2025

• December 4-12, 2026

Diwali

• October 21, 2025

• November 6, 2026

Ramadan

• February 28 to March 29, 2025

• February 17 to March 18, 2026

National Days of Remembrance

Weddings scheduled on these dates may feel inappropriate for some guests:

Patriot Day (9/11)

• September 11, 2025

• September 11, 2026

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

• December 7, 2025

• December 7, 2026

Holocaust Remembrance Day

• January 27, annually

Major Sporting Events

If your guest list includes die-hard fans, plan around these:

Super Bowl

• February 9, 2025

• February 8, 2026

Final Four

• April 5–7, 2025 (Men's in San Antonio)

• April 4–6, 2026 (Men's in Indianapolis)

Summer Olympics

• July 26 to August 11, 2024 (Paris)

• February 6 to 22, 2026 (Winter Games in Italy)

Destination Wedding Considerations

Hosting your wedding abroad? Avoid national holidays that might impact travel or local availability:

Mexico Independence Day

• September 16, annually

Jamaica Independence Day

• August 6, annually

Canada Day

• July 1, annually

Bastille Day (France)

• July 14, annually

Final Word

Your wedding date is personal and meaningful, but a little foresight can prevent logistical headaches. Bookmark this guide or share it with your wedding planner to stay ahead of scheduling pitfalls!