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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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| Activity | Best Days |
|---|---|
| Bake | Nov 26, Nov 27 |
| Begin Diet to Gain Weight | Nov 10, Nov 21 |
| Begin Logging | Nov 13, Nov 14 |
| Begin a Diet to Lose Weight | Nov 5, Nov 25 |
| Breed Animals | Nov 8, Nov 9 |
| Brew Beer or Cider | Nov 8, Nov 9 |
| Can or Pickle Vegetables and Fruit | Nov 26, Nov 27 |
| Castrate Animals | Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 |
| Color Hair | Nov 22, Nov 23 |
| Cut Hair to Discourage Growth | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| Cut Hair to Encourage Growth | Nov 22, Nov 23 |
| Cut Hay | Nov 20, Nov 21 |
| Destroy Pests and Weeds | Nov 20, Nov 21 |
| Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or Meat | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 28, Nov 9 |
| End Projects | Nov 8 |
| Get Married | Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7 |
| Go Camping | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 |
| Graft or Pollinate | Nov 26, Nov 27 |
| Harvest Aboveground Crops | Nov 22, Nov 23 |
| Harvest Belowground Crops | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 30 |
| Have Dental Care | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 30 |
| Make Jams or Jellies | Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| Make Sauerkraut | Nov 26, Nov 27 |
| Move to a New Home | Nov 24, Nov 25 |
| Pick Fruit | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 30 |
| Plant Aboveground Crops | Nov 18, Nov 19 |
| Plant Belowground Crops | Nov 8, Nov 26, Nov 27 |
| Potty-Train Children | Nov 5, Nov 25 |
| Prune to Discourage Growth | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 28, Nov 29 |
| Prune to Encourage Growth | Nov 20, Nov 21 |
| Quit Smoking | Nov 2, Nov 25 |
| Set Posts or Pour Concrete | Nov 13, Nov 14 |
| Slaughter Livestock | Nov 8, Nov 9 |
| Start Projects | Nov 10 |
| Straighten Hair | Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12 |
| Travel | Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 28, Nov 29 |
| Wean Calves | Nov 5, Nov 25 |
| Wean Children | Nov 5, Nov 25 |
