Important Dates for Voters
This is a list of dates and deadlines important for Philadelphia voters. Download the 2026 Election Calendar.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 4 | Last day to register before the primary |
| May 12 | Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot |
| May 19 | Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) |
| May 19 | GENERAL PRIMARY |
| May 26 | Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 18, 2026) |
| October 19 | Last day to register before the November election |
| October 27 | Last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot |
| November 3 | Last day for county election office to receive completed mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.) |
| November 3 | GENERAL ELECTION |
| November 10 | Last day for county election office to receive completed military and overseas absentee ballots (submitted for delivery no later than 11:59 P.M. on November 2, 2026) |