The Calendar
The dates ahead that will make news: elections and runoffs, votes and hearings, court dates, summits, Fed meetings and economic reports, earnings and IPOs, launches and the big games. Times are Eastern.
November 2026
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Nov11Holiday
Veterans Day
Wed, Nov 11 · Nationwide · Today
America honors everyone who has served in uniform. Wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Nov11World
U.S.-Russia-Ukraine peace talks, day two
Wed, Nov 11 · Abu Dhabi, UAE · Today
The second day of the first direct three-way talks in nine months, focused on security guarantees.
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Nov12World
U.S. envoys Kushner and Witkoff meet Putin in Moscow
Thu, Nov 12 · Moscow, Russia · Tomorrow
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff brief Vladimir Putin after the Abu Dhabi talks, then fly to Dublin to meet Zelensky.
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Nov13World
Informal EU Leaders' Meeting, With Zelensky Attending After U.S. Peace Envoys' Briefing
Fri, Nov 13 · Europe (U.S. envoys to brief Zelensky in Dublin beforehand) · In 2 days
EU leaders hold an informal meeting attended by Ukrainian President Zelensky after U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner brief him on the Abu Dhabi Russia-Ukraine talks.
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Nov13Faith
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Chiclayo, Peru, his former diocese
Fri, Nov 13 · Chiclayo, Peru · In 2 days
The pope returns to the diocese he led as bishop for an outdoor Mass where about 1.5 million people are expected.
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Nov17Faith
Pope Leo XIV returns to Rome, ending his South America journey
Tue, Nov 17 · Rome · In 6 days
The pope's 12-day journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru concludes with his arrival in Rome.
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Nov17Politics
Joe Biden's memoir 'Promise Me, America' goes on sale
Tue, Nov 17 · In 6 days
The former president's account of his four years in office is published by Little, Brown and Company.
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Nov18World
APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen; Trump-Xi Talks Expected
Wed, Nov 18 · Shenzhen, China · In 7 days
Asia-Pacific leaders meet Nov. 18-19 in Shenzhen, where President Trump and Xi Jinping are expected to hold their third meeting this year.
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Nov18Election
Alaska official ranked-choice tabulation
Wed, Nov 18 · Alaska · In 7 days
Alaska's Division of Elections runs the official ranked-choice tabulation, including the Peltola-Sullivan Senate race.
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Nov20World
COP31 U.N. climate summit scheduled to close in Antalya
Fri, Nov 20 · Antalya, Turkey · In 9 days
The two-week U.N. climate talks hosted by Turkey are scheduled to conclude.
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Nov20Election
Georgia: last day to request an absentee ballot for the runoff
Fri, Nov 20 · Georgia · In 9 days
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Nov20Faith
Mass of Reparation for Destroyed St. Nicholas Relic
Fri, Nov 20 · Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, Lorraine, France · In 9 days
A Mass of reparation is held at 8:45 a.m. local time at the basilica where a relic of St. Nicholas was stolen and destroyed.
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Nov25Election
Alaska election results certification
Wed, Nov 25 · Alaska · In 14 days
Alaska is scheduled to certify results of the Nov. 3 election, including the U.S. Senate race.
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Nov26Holiday
Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Nov 26 · Nationwide · In 15 days
A day to give thanks to God for His blessings, with family, faith and football.
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Nov27Economy
Black Friday
Fri, Nov 27 · Nationwide · In 16 days
The biggest shopping day of the year and a first read on holiday spending.
December 2026
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Dec1Election
Georgia general election runoff
Tue, Dec 1 · 7:00 AM ET · Georgia (polls 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) · In 20 days
Runoffs for any Georgia race where no candidate won a majority on November 3.
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Dec1Culture
Jeremy Latcham Takes Over Leadership of DC Studios
Tue, Dec 1 · DC Studios (Skydance) · In 20 days
The leadership change replacing James Gunn and Peter Safran with former Marvel executive Jeremy Latcham takes effect.
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Dec5Faith
Torchlit St. Nicholas Procession at Saint-Nicolas-de-Port
Sat, Dec 5 · Saint-Nicolas-de-Port, Lorraine, France · In 24 days
The centuries-old torchlit procession on the eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas goes ahead despite the destruction of a relic.
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Dec5Sports
Last conference championship games for the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC
Sat, Dec 5 · In 24 days
The four biggest leagues play their final title games before the 24-team College Football Playoff begins in 2027.
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Dec9The Fed
Federal Reserve interest-rate decision
Wed, Dec 9 · 2:00 PM ET · Washington, D.C. · In 28 days
The last Fed meeting of the year (December 8-9), with new economic projections and the Chair’s press conference at 2:30 p.m.
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Dec11Congress
Government funding deadline: stopgap expires
Fri, Dec 11 · Washington, D.C. · In 30 days
Federal funding under the current stopgap runs out, risking a shutdown unless Congress acts.
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Dec14World
G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami
Mon, Dec 14 · Trump National Doral, Doral, Florida · In 33 days
World leaders gather in South Florida as the United States hosts the G20 for the first time since 2008.
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Dec25Faith
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25 · Nationwide · In 44 days
Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
January 2027
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Jan3CongressDate not final
New Congress sworn in; Democrats take control of both chambers
Sun, Jan 3 · U.S. Capitol · In 53 days
The 120th Congress convenes after the midterms. The exact date can move if Congress sets a different day by law.
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Jan10Tech
Commerce Department pause on expanded chip export limits set to expire
Sun, Jan 10 · Washington · In 60 days
The pause on expanded export restrictions, extended amid the Nvidia scandal, runs until this date.
March 2027
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Mar9Politics
Gov. Wes Moore's book 'Repair: Healing a Divided Nation' published
Tue, Mar 9 · United States · In 118 days
Henry Holt publishes the Maryland governor's book amid speculation about the 2028 presidential cycle.