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This page has been updated to reflect the 2026 congressional calendar as published on 11.24.2025. Congress will complete 2025 in December with both chambers in session on December 1-4, 9-12, and 15-18, and only the Senate in session on December 5, 8, and 19.
An image showing a January 2026 calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on January 6-9 and 12-15, while only the Senate is in session on January 5, 16, and 26-30, and only the House is in session on January 20-23.

January

Both chambers are in session on January 6-9 and 12-15. Only the Senate is in session on January 5, 16, and 26-30. Only the House is in session on January 20-23.

An image showing a February calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on February 2-5, 9-12, and 23-25. Only the Senate is in session on February 6, 13, and 26-27.

February

Both chambers are in session on February 2-5, 9-12, and 23-25. Only the Senate is in session on February 6, 13, and 26-27.

An image showing a March calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on March 3-6, 16-19, and 24-27. Only the Senate is in session on March 2, 9-13, 20, and 23.

March

Both chambers are in session on March 3-6, 16-19, and 24-27. Only the Senate is in session on March 2, 9-13, 20, and 23.

An image showing an April calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on April 14-17 and 20-23. Only the Senate is in session April 13, 24, and 27-30.

April

Both chambers are in session on April 14-17 and 20-23. Only the Senate is in session April 13, 24, and 27-30.

An image showing a May calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on May 12-15 and 18-21. Only the Senate is in session on May 1, 11, and 22. Only the House is in session on May 4-7.

May

Both chambers are in session on May 12-15 and 18-21. Only the Senate is in session on May 1, 11, and 22. Only the House is in session on May 4-7.

An image showing a June calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on June 2-5, 8-11, and 23-26. Only the Senate is in session on June 1, 12, 15-18, and 22. Only the House is in session on June 29-30.

June

Both chambers are in session on June 2-5, 8-11, and 23-26. Only the Senate is in session on June 1, 12, 15-18, and 22. Only the House is in session on June 29-30.

An image showing a July calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on July 13-16 and 20-23. Only the House is in session on July 1-2. Only the Senate is in session on July 27-30.

July

Both chambers are in session on July 13-16 and 20-23. Only the House is in session on July 1-2. Only the Senate is in session on July 27-30.

An image showing an August calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Only the Senate is in session on August 3-7. Only the House is in session on August 31.

August

Only the Senate is in session on August 3-7. Only the House is in session on August 31.

An image showing a September calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on September 14-17, 22-25, and 28-30. Only the House is in session on September 1-3.

September

Both chambers are in session on September 14-17, 22-25, and 28-30. Only the House is in session on September 1-3.

An image showing an October calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on October 1. Only the Senate is in session on October 2.

October

Both chambers are in session on October 1. Only the Senate is in session on October 2.

An image showing a November calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on November 9-10, 17-20, and 30. Only the House is in session on November 11-12. Only the Senate is in session on November 16.

November

Both chambers are in session on November 9-10, 17-20, and 30. Only the House is in session on November 11-12. Only the Senate is in session on November 16.

An image showing a December calendar indicating when the U.S. Congress is in session. Both chambers are in session on December 1-3, 8-11, and 14-17. Only the Senate is in session on December 4, 7, and 18.

December

Both chambers are in session on December 1-3, 8-11, and 14-17. Only the Senate is in session on December 4, 7, and 18.