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OverviewThese national “civic holidays” create natural moments to share trusted information, host small events, or offer reminders that help employees participate with confidence.
JANUARY
No national civic holidays, but a strong month to set expectations.
New Year kickoff: Name civic engagement as part of your culture
First week of January: Share a “How primaries work” explainer
January 15: Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service
FEBRUARY
A month for early preparation and primary education.
Early February: State specific primary registration deadlines begin
Last week of February: “Get ready for primary voting” week
MARCH
A critical month for Texas and many states.
March 1–3: Final early vote window in many states
March 2026: Multiple Super Tuesday states vote
March Matters activations all month
APRIL
Post primary reflection and preparation for local elections.
First week of April: “What we learned from the primaries” communication
April municipal elections in many regions
MAY
School board and local elections in many jurisdictions.
First Saturday in May: Common municipal election day in Texas
May: Teacher Appreciation Week (helpful civic tie in)
JUNE
A quieter month, good for planning.
Mid year civic literacy class
Begin prepping for fall civic holidays
JULY
Summer is a natural time for light touch civic reminders.
July 4: Independence Day
July: Share nonpartisan “How government works” lessons
AUGUST
Civic holidays begin.
August 1, 2026: Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Ideal for sharing how employees can serve as nonpartisan poll workers with paid time or scheduling flexibility.
SEPTEMBER
Peak preparation month.
September 17, 2026: National Voter Registration Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day also fall on September 17
Back to School civic literacy moment
OCTOBER
A major month for voter education and early voting.
October 5–9, 2026: National Voter Education Week
October 24, 2026: Vote Early Day
Mid October: Early voting begins in many states
Late October: Share state specific voting reminders
NOVEMBER
Election season closes with gratitude and reflection.
November 2, 2026: Election Hero Day
November 3, 2026: General Election Day
Post election week: Share “Thank you for participating” message
DECEMBER
A month for reflection.
Year end civic impact summary
ERG planning for next year’s civic calendar
ADDITIONAL DATES YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE
These are not official civic holidays, but companies often use them as anchor points.
State primary run January through September, depending on the state
State voter registration deadlines
First day of early voting in your state
Major religious and cultural holidays when scheduling events
Company specific observance days or service days