India, Nov. 3 -- Washington residents will take part in the 2026 US midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, but Election Day will not bring a general shutdown across the state. Government offices, banks, post offices and most businesses are expected to operate on their regular schedules because the date is neither a federal holiday nor a Washington state legal holiday.

Schools and colleges may follow their own academic calendars, so students and families should check with their institutions before assuming they will have the day off.

Washington Election Day 2026: Is November 3 a Holiday in Washington?

No. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, is General Election Day in Washington, but it is not listed as a state legal holiday. It is also not a ...