Election Day in the United States is officially set as "the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November" of even-numbered years. This means Election Day falls between November 2 and November 8. For the year 2020, Election Day was on November 3, 2020. In summary:

• Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
• For 2020, it took place on November 3.

This day is when general elections for federal, state, and local officials happen in the U.S. including presidential elections every four years.