When is National Voter Registration Day?
National Voter Registration Day 2027 is on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 14, 2027
A Tuesday in September set each year by the organizers (recently the third Tuesday; September 14 in 2027). That's in 332 days.
until National Voter Registration Day begins, in your time zone
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan day of action that helps eligible Americans register to vote, check their registration and update it after a move or name change. Volunteers and organizations nationwide have run it since 2012.
About National Voter Registration Day
In the US, most people must register before they can vote, and the rules and deadlines vary by state; some states require registration weeks before an election. People who move or change their name often need to update their records, and many have never been asked to register at all. On this day, libraries, colleges, food pantries, election offices, businesses and community groups set up tables, host online drives and share deadlines so that eligible voters are ready before the next election.
The first National Voter Registration Day took place on September 25, 2012, with hundreds of partner organizations signing up. It is now run by Nonprofit VOTE, a nonpartisan nonprofit, and the organizers say partners have helped more than 6.5 million people register since the first one. The day is endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State, the National Association of State Election Directors and the US Election Assistance Commission.
The date is a Tuesday in September chosen by the organizers, and it has shifted over time. Early years used the fourth Tuesday; a 2017 Senate resolution described it that way. From 2022 to 2026 it fell on the third Tuesday, and the organizers have announced September 14, 2027, a second Tuesday, for the next one. The US Senate has passed resolutions recognizing the day in most recent years, including September 15, 2026.
Sources: National Voter Registration Day: About, National Voter Registration Day: home page with upcoming date, GovInfo: S. Res. 860, 119th Congress, recognizing September 15, 2026, GovInfo: S. Res. 268, 115th Congress (2017), National Voter Registration Day home page, September 2012 (archived). How we check dates.
How to mark National Voter Registration Day
- Check your own registration on your state election office website or vote.gov, especially if you've moved or changed your name.
- Look up your state's registration deadline and whether it offers online or same-day registration.
- Remind friends and family who recently turned 18, moved or became citizens to register.
- Volunteer at a local registration table run by a library, campus or nonpartisan civic group.
- If you run a business or organization, share nonpartisan registration information with employees or members.
National Voter Registration Day dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| 2026 | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, September 14, 2027 |
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Frequently asked questions
When is National Voter Registration Day 2027?
National Voter Registration Day 2027 is on Tuesday, September 14, 2027. It falls on a Tuesday in September set each year by the organizers (recently the third Tuesday; September 14 in 2027).
Who runs National Voter Registration Day?
Nonprofit VOTE, a nonpartisan nonprofit, manages it with thousands of partner organizations. It is endorsed by state election officials' associations and the US Election Assistance Commission.
Is National Voter Registration Day always the third Tuesday of September?
No. It began on the fourth Tuesday, moved to the third Tuesday in 2022, and the organizers have set September 14, 2027, a second Tuesday, for the next one. Check the organizers' site for the current date.
Is National Voter Registration Day a public holiday?
No. National Voter Registration Day is an observance, not a public holiday, so schools, banks, government offices and most businesses keep their normal hours.