Wedding Dates to Avoid in 2018, 2019 and 2020
Ready to set a date? Check this list of dates you might want to steer clear of when booking your wedding. by The Knot One of the first things you do when planning a wedding is picking out a date—or multiple date options, to avoid pigeon-holing yourself. Use our guide below to make sure you pick the right one (and once that's done, check out our All-In-One Wedding Planner app to get some extra help with the rest of those wedding planning duties). Personally Significant DaysCheck your own calendar for college reunions, family weddings, anniversaries or other events, like big conventions or festivals in your city (call your local chamber of commerce), and any annual occasions that involve your family or close friends. Holiday WeekendsHoliday weekend weddings where you have Monday off from work have pros and cons. You've got an extra day for the festivities (and recovery!), plus you can have your wedding on a Sunday, which is often less expensive than a Saturday one. But costs of travel and hotels may be higher. And if you're looking to marry around Valentine's Day, be wary of your floral bill, especially if you've got your heart set on red roses—they'll likely be more expensive than at any other time of the year. Likewise, reception sites often charge a higher fee for a New Year's Eve wedding. Also, don't forget to consider the impact of a holiday weekend on your guest list—some families have standing plans or traditions they'd prefer not to miss. 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) Make sure your moms are okay sharing this weekend with your wedding. And ask yourself: Do you want your anniversary to fall on the same weekend as Mother's Day if or when you become a mom? 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) As you would with your moms, check with your dads about doubling up on this day. And grooms, make sure you're okay with celebrating your anniversary the same weekend as Father's Day if you decide to have kids. 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 Avoid it if you're terrified that someone might actually show up in costume (and embrace it if you want them to!). 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 Religious and Cultural HolidaysBe mindful of religious and cultural holidays (your own and those of your guests) when planning your wedding. There may even be restrictions at your house of worship as to whether you're allowed to marry at these times. 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 (begins at sunset) Saturday, July 21, 2018 Saturday, August 10, 2019 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Rosh Hashanah (begins at sunset) 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 (begins at sunset) 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 nightfall on Monday, December 10, 2018 Sunday, December 22, 2019 until nightfall on Monday, December 30, 2019 Thursday, December 10, 2020 until nightfall on 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; the holiday lasts for about four days) Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Sunday, August 11, 2019 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 Days of RemembranceWe're talking about historically significant days (like the anniversary of September 11) that may be off-limits if you come from a big military family. Or, that could make them all the more meaningful—it's up to you to decide. 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 Major Sporting EventsIf you're die-hard sports fans—or if you're worried your guests might have a hard time choosing between your wedding and the big game—avoid getting married during popular sporting events. And if a lot of your guests come from the same alma mater, watch out for homecoming weekends and bowl games that might conflict. 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, in San Antonio, TX Saturday, April 6, 2019 and Monday, April 8, 2019, in Minneapolis, MN Saturday, April 4, 2020 and Monday, April 6, 2020 in Atlanta, GA Unlucky DatesIf you're superstitious, you might want to watch out for these historically inauspicious dates from across several cultures. The Ides of March For ancient Romans, an "ides" was simply a date that marked the middle of the month—until Julius Caesar was assassinated on March 15 in 44 BC. Since then, "Beware the Ides of March" has become the mantra of this superstitiously unlucky date. Thursday, March 15, 2018 Friday, March 15, 2019 Sunday, March 15, 2020 Friday the 13th The unluckiest date of the year has questionable origins. Some historians say it comes from the 13 diners who were present at the last supper, but the famous Babylon's Code of Hammurabi doesn't include a 13th law, which suggests this superstition is as old as 1700 BC. And it wasn't until a successful novel titled Friday, the Thirteenth was published in the early 1900s that Friday became part of the unlucky equation. April 13, 2018 July 13, 2018 September 13, 2019 December 13, 2019 March 13, 2020 November 13, 2020 Leap Years Greeks and Romans thought starting any new life event—from getting married to baptizing a child—in a leap year would bring bad luck. Next Leap Year: 2020 Saturday, February 29, 2020 Following Leap Year: 2024 Thursday, February 29, 2024
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