🕐 Countdown to Daylight Saving (Fall Back) 2026
Daylight Saving (Fall Back) is Sunday, November 1, 2026
When Is Daylight Saving (Fall Back) 2026?
Daylight Saving (Fall Back) 2026 is on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks "fall back" one hour at 2:00 AM. This returns us to standard time, giving us an extra hour of sleep but shorter daylight hours in the evening.
Daylight Saving (Fall Back) Dates for the Next 10 Years
| Year | Date | Day of Week |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nov 3, 2024 | Sunday |
| 2025 | Nov 2, 2025 | Sunday |
| 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Sunday |
| 2027 | Nov 7, 2027 | Sunday |
| 2028 | Nov 5, 2028 | Sunday |
| 2029 | Nov 4, 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | Nov 3, 2030 | Sunday |
| 2031 | Nov 2, 2031 | Sunday |
| 2032 | Nov 7, 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | Nov 6, 2033 | Sunday |
| 2034 | Nov 5, 2034 | Sunday |
| 2035 | Nov 4, 2035 | Sunday |
| 2036 | Nov 2, 2036 | Sunday |
About Daylight Saving (Fall Back)
Daylight Saving Time ends on the first Sunday in November, when clocks "fall back" one hour at 2:00 AM. This returns us to standard time, giving us an extra hour of sleep but shorter daylight hours in the evening.
History & Origins of Daylight Saving (Fall Back)
The end of Daylight Saving Time occurs on the first Sunday of November in the United States, when clocks are set back one hour at 2:00 AM, effectively "gaining" an hour. This returns the country to standard time. The fall time change is generally considered less disruptive than the spring change since people gain an hour of sleep. However, the earlier sunsets that result from the change have been linked to increased rates of seasonal depression and reduced outdoor activity. The debate over whether to keep DST year-round or abolish it entirely continues in Congress and state legislatures.
Traditions & How to Celebrate Daylight Saving (Fall Back)
- Setting clocks back one hour ("fall back") before bed on Saturday night
- Enjoying an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning
- Checking and replacing batteries in smoke detectors
- Adjusting to earlier sunsets and darker evenings
- Using the memory aid "Spring forward, fall back"
- Updating manual clocks and watches throughout the house
- Preparing for shorter days and the approaching winter
- Debating the merits of permanent standard time vs. permanent DST
Fun Facts About Daylight Saving (Fall Back)
The 2:00 AM change time was chosen because it causes the least disruption to transportation schedules.
When clocks fall back, the 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM hour technically happens twice.
Studies suggest the fall time change is associated with a temporary decrease in heart attacks.
Candy manufacturers successfully lobbied to extend DST past Halloween so trick-or-treaters would have more daylight.
About 70 countries use some form of daylight saving time, but the practice is declining globally.
Permanent DST would mean sunrise after 8:00 AM for much of the winter in northern states.