There are 52 Fridays in 2026, with the first one on January 2 and the last on December 25, which falls on Christmas Day.
Full List of Fridays in 2026
Below is a month-by-month breakdown of every Friday in 2026:
January:
Friday, January 2, 2026
Friday, January 9, 2026
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, January 30, 2026
February:
Friday, February 6, 2026
Friday, February 13, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Friday, February 27, 2026
March:
Friday, March 6, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
Friday, March 20, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026
April:
Friday, April 3, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
May:
Friday, May 1, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
Friday, May 29, 2026
June:
Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 26, 2026
July:
Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
Friday, July 17, 2026
Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
August:
Friday, August 7, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
September:
Friday, September 4, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
October:
Friday, October 2, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, October 30, 2026
November:
Friday, November 6, 2026
Friday, November 13, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, November 27, 2026
December:
Friday, December 4, 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026
Friday, December 18, 2026
Friday, December 25, 2026
Why Do We Have 52 Fridays in 2026?
A common year has 365 days (which equals 52 weeks and 1 extra day), while a leap year like 2026 has 366 days. This extra day ensures that the calendar remains aligned with Earth’s orbit around the sun.
Since 2026 begins on a Thursday and ends on a Thursday, every Friday falls within a full weekly cycle, maintaining the count at 52 Fridays.
Interesting Facts About Fridays in 2026
- Friday, December 25, 2026, is Christmas Day, making it a special holiday Friday.
- There are five Fridays in May, July, and October 2026, which can be useful for payroll schedules and event planning.
Plan Your Fridays in 2026 Effectively
With 52 Fridays in 2026, you have plenty of opportunities to make the most of the year. Whether you’re scheduling business meetings, planning vacations, or setting fitness goals, keeping track of every Friday in 2026 will help you stay organized.
By understanding the number of Fridays in 2026 and using this list of Fridays in 2026 as a reference, you’ll always be ahead in planning your year effectively!