US Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, so it always falls between November 2 and 8. Federal elections are held in even-numbered years; many states and cities hold local elections in odd years.
No. Election Day is not a federal holiday in the US, so government offices, banks and schools follow their normal schedule unless they choose otherwise.
When is Election Day 2017?
Election Day 2017 falls on Tuesday, November 7.
Why does the date of Election Day change each year?
It is set by a rule rather than a fixed date: tuesday after the first Monday of November. The day of the month moves each year to keep that weekday.