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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 Almanaclisted 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 July 2026
ActivityBest Days
BakeJul 13, Jul 14
Begin Diet to Gain WeightJul 17, Jul 19, Jul 24
Begin LoggingJul 1, Jul 26, Jul 27, Jul 28
Begin a Diet to Lose WeightJul 5, Jul 11
Breed AnimalsJul 21, Jul 22, Jul 23
Brew Beer or CiderJul 21, Jul 22, Jul 23
Can or Pickle Vegetables and FruitJul 4, Jul 5
Castrate AnimalsJul 2, Jul 3, Jul 29, Jul 30
Color HairJul 9, Jul 10
Cut Hair to Discourage GrowthJul 9, Jul 10
Cut Hair to Encourage GrowthJul 19, Jul 20
Cut HayJul 6, Jul 7, Jul 8
Destroy Pests and WeedsJul 6, Jul 7, Jul 8
Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or MeatJul 6, Jul 7, Jul 8
End ProjectsJul 13
Get MarriedJul 19, Jul 20
Go CampingJul 24, Jul 25
Graft or PollinateJul 13, Jul 14
Harvest Aboveground CropsJul 17, Jul 18
Harvest Belowground CropsJul 9, Jul 10
Have Dental CareJul 17, Jul 18
Make Jams or JelliesJul 4, Jul 5, Jul 31
Make SauerkrautJul 4, Jul 5
Move to a New HomeJul 11, Jul 12
Pick FruitJul 17, Jul 18
Plant Aboveground CropsJul 21, Jul 22, Jul 23
Plant Belowground CropsJul 4, Jul 5, Jul 31
Potty-Train ChildrenJul 5, Jul 11
Prune to Discourage GrowthJul 6, Jul 7, Jul 8
Prune to Encourage GrowthJul 24, Jul 25
Quit Smoking
Set Posts or Pour ConcreteJul 1, Jul 26, Jul 27, Jul 28
Slaughter LivestockJul 21, Jul 22, Jul 23
Start ProjectsJul 15
Straighten HairJul 24, Jul 25
Travel
Wean CalvesJul 5, Jul 11
Wean ChildrenJul 5, Jul 11
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