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The Old Farmer's Almanac Best Days by Activity for 2026

Here are the 2026 BEST DAYS from The Old Farmer's Almanac—listed by activity. (Or, see Best Days by Date.) 

Find out when to start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, plant vegetables, quit smoking, lose weight, potty train, mow grass to slow growth, and more activities, based on the Moon’s sign. The 2026 Best Days Calendar dates are based on several factors, including the position of the Moon in the 12 signs of the Zodiac, as well as the lunar phase. Planetary relationships may also be considered. When positions and/or phases are suitable, tradition says that activities are more likely to yield favorable results.

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Best Days by Activity for November 2026
ActivityBest Days
BakeNov 26, Nov 27
Begin Diet to Gain WeightNov 10, Nov 21
Begin LoggingNov 13, Nov 14
Begin a Diet to Lose WeightNov 5, Nov 25
Breed AnimalsNov 8, Nov 9
Brew Beer or CiderNov 8, Nov 9
Can or Pickle Vegetables and FruitNov 26, Nov 27
Castrate AnimalsNov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17
Color HairNov 22, Nov 23
Cut Hair to Discourage GrowthNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7
Cut Hair to Encourage GrowthNov 22, Nov 23
Cut HayNov 20, Nov 21
Destroy Pests and WeedsNov 20, Nov 21
Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or MeatNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 28, Nov 9
End ProjectsNov 8
Get MarriedNov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7
Go CampingNov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12
Graft or PollinateNov 26, Nov 27
Harvest Aboveground CropsNov 22, Nov 23
Harvest Belowground CropsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 30
Have Dental CareNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 30
Make Jams or JelliesNov 18, Nov 19
Make SauerkrautNov 26, Nov 27
Move to a New HomeNov 24, Nov 25
Pick FruitNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 30
Plant Aboveground CropsNov 18, Nov 19
Plant Belowground CropsNov 8, Nov 26, Nov 27
Potty-Train ChildrenNov 5, Nov 25
Prune to Discourage GrowthNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 28, Nov 29
Prune to Encourage GrowthNov 20, Nov 21
Quit SmokingNov 2, Nov 25
Set Posts or Pour ConcreteNov 13, Nov 14
Slaughter LivestockNov 8, Nov 9
Start ProjectsNov 10
Straighten HairNov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12
TravelNov 1, Nov 2, Nov 28, Nov 29
Wean CalvesNov 5, Nov 25
Wean ChildrenNov 5, Nov 25
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