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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 April 2026
ActivityBest Days
BakeApr 22, Apr 23
Begin Diet to Gain WeightApr 19, Apr 24
Begin LoggingApr 8, Apr 9, Apr 10
Begin a Diet to Lose WeightApr 6, Apr 15
Breed AnimalsApr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5
Brew Beer or CiderApr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5
Can or Pickle Vegetables and FruitApr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5
Castrate AnimalsApr 11, Apr 12
Color HairApr 17, Apr 18
Cut Hair to Discourage GrowthApr 13, Apr 14
Cut Hair to Encourage GrowthApr 28, Apr 29, Apr 30
Cut HayApr 15, Apr 16
Destroy Pests and WeedsApr 15, Apr 16
Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or MeatApr 6, Apr 7
End ProjectsApr 16
Get MarriedApr 1, Apr 2, Apr 28, Apr 29, Apr 30
Go CampingApr 6, Apr 7
Graft or PollinateApr 22, Apr 23
Harvest Aboveground CropsApr 26, Apr 27
Harvest Belowground CropsApr 8, Apr 9, Apr 10
Have Dental CareApr 26, Apr 27
Make Jams or JelliesApr 13, Apr 14
Make SauerkrautApr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5
Move to a New HomeApr 19, Apr 20, Apr 21
Pick FruitApr 26, Apr 27
Plant Aboveground CropsApr 22, Apr 23
Plant Belowground CropsApr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5
Potty-Train ChildrenApr 6, Apr 15
Prune to Discourage GrowthApr 6, Apr 7
Prune to Encourage GrowthApr 24, Apr 25
Quit SmokingApr 6, Apr 15
Set Posts or Pour ConcreteApr 8, Apr 9, Apr 10
Slaughter LivestockApr 3, Apr 4, Apr 5
Start ProjectsApr 18
Straighten HairApr 6, Apr 7
TravelApr 24, Apr 25
Wean CalvesApr 6, Apr 15
Wean ChildrenApr 6, Apr 15
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