Are you picking a wedding date in 2018, 2019, or 2020?
- Birthdays and anniversaries of you, your significant other, and your immediate families
- Any pre-scheduled major events such as family reunions or vacations
- Any expected upcoming moves, job changes, or births
Other than personal factors to consider, here are some key wedding dates you might want to avoid or simply look into more before booking:
Holiday Weekends to Consider
Holiday weekends usually mean people have time off work and can travel. They might have standing holiday plans, and your top venues and service providers might have limited availability or holiday pricing over these weekends.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of January 13–15, 2018
Weekend of January 19–21, 2019
Weekend of January 18–20, 2020
Presidents’ Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of February 17–19, 2018
Weekend of February 16–18, 2019
Weekend of February 15–17, 2020
Mother’s Day (always a Sunday)
Weekend of May 12–13, 2018
Weekend of May 11–12, 2019
Weekend of May 9–10, 2020
Memorial Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of May 26–28, 2018
Weekend of May 25–27, 2019
Weekend of May 23–25, 2020
Father’s Day (always a Sunday)
Weekend of June 16–17, 2018
Weekend of June 15–16, 2019
Weekend of June 20–21, 2020
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Labor Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of September 1–3, 2018
Weekend of August 31–September 2, 2019
Weekend of September 5–7, 2020
Columbus Day (always a Monday)
Weekend of October 6–8, 2018
Weekend of October 12–14, 2019
Weekend of October 10–12, 2020
Halloween
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Thanksgiving (always a Thursday)
November 22, 2018
November 28, 2019
November 26, 2020
New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Days of Remembrance
These days of remembrance might make your event more meaningful, or you might decide they are better to avoid altogether.
Patriot Day
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Friday, September 11, 2020
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Friday, December 7, 2018
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Monday, December 7, 2020
Religious and Cultural Holidays
Your house of worship may be unavailable during these key religious and cultural holidays.
Palm Sunday
March 25, 2018
April 14, 2019
April 5, 2020
Easter Sunday
April 1, 2018
April 21, 2019
April 12, 2020
Passover (begins at sunset)
Friday, March 30, 2018
Friday, April 19, 2019
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Tisha B’Av
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Rosh Hashanah
Sunday, September 9, 2018 until nightfall on Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Sunday, September 29, 2019 until nightfall on Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Friday, September 18, 2020 until nightfall on Sunday, September 20, 2020
Yom Kippur
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 until nightfall on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 until nightfall on Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Sunday, September 27, 2020 until nightfall on Monday, September 28, 2020
Hanukkah (begins at sunset)
Sunday, December 2, 2018 until Monday, December 10, 2018
Sunday, December 22, 2019 until Monday, December 30, 2019
Thursday, December 10, 2020 until Friday, December 18, 2020
Christmas
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Friday, December 25, 2020
Kwanzaa
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 until Monday, January 1, 2018
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 until Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019 until Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Ramadan (dates may vary based on the lunar calendar)
Tuesday, May 15 until Thursday, June 14, 2018
Sunday, May 5 until Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Thursday, April 23 until Saturday, May 23, 2020
Eid al-Fitr (dates may vary based on the lunar calendar)
Thursday, June 14 until Friday, June 15, 2018
Tuesday, June 4 until Friday, June 7, 2019
Saturday, May 23 until Sunday, May 24, 2020
Eid al-Adha (dates may vary based on how each family observes)
Beginning Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Beginning Sunday, August 11, 2019
Beginning Thursday, July 30, 2020
Ram Navami
Monday, March 26, 2018
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Krishna Janmashtami
Monday, September 3, 2018
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Major Sporting Events
In case you, your partner, or any VIPs on your guest list are die-hard sports fans, consider the timing of these major sporting events.
Super Bowl Sunday
February 4, 2018, in Minneapolis, MN
February 3, 2019, in Atlanta, GA
February 2, 2020, in Miami, FL
Final Four During March Madness
Saturday, March 31, 2018 and Monday, April 2, 2018
Saturday, April 6, 2019 and Monday, April 8, 2019
Saturday, April 4, 2020 and Monday, April 6, 2020
Traditionally Lucky Days
Leap Years
Legend has it that leap years bring good luck, so this might be one date you want to consider!
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Traditionally Unlucky Days
Test your superstition when considering the unlucky and superstitious dates.
The Ides of March
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Friday, March 15, 2019
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Friday the 13th
April 13, 2018
July 13, 2018
September 13, 2019
December 13, 2019
March 13, 2020
November 13, 2020