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 March 2026
ActivityBest Days
BakeMar 25, Mar 26
Begin Diet to Gain WeightMar 20, Mar 23
Begin LoggingMar 12, Mar 13
Begin a Diet to Lose WeightMar 6, Mar 9
Breed AnimalsMar 7, Mar 8
Brew Beer or CiderMar 7, Mar 8
Can or Pickle Vegetables and FruitMar 7, Mar 8
Castrate AnimalsMar 14, Mar 15, Mar 16
Color HairMar 21, Mar 22
Cut Hair to Discourage GrowthMar 5, Mar 6
Cut Hair to Encourage GrowthMar 21
Cut HayMar 19, Mar 20
Destroy Pests and WeedsMar 19, Mar 20
Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or MeatMar 9, Mar 10, Mar 11
End ProjectsMar 17
Get MarriedMar 5, Mar 6
Go CampingMar 9, Mar 10, Mar 11
Graft or PollinateMar 25, Mar 26
Harvest Aboveground CropsMar 30, Mar 31
Harvest Belowground CropsMar 4, Mar 12, Mar 13
Have Dental CareMar 2, Mar 3, Mar 4, Mar 30, Mar 31
Make Jams or JelliesMar 17, Mar 18
Make SauerkrautMar 7, Mar 8
Move to a New HomeMar 23, Mar 24
Pick FruitMar 2, Mar 3, Mar 4, Mar 30, Mar 31
Plant Aboveground CropsMar 25, Mar 26
Plant Belowground CropsMar 7, Mar 8
Potty-Train ChildrenMar 6, Mar 9
Prune to Discourage GrowthMar 9, Mar 10, Mar 11
Prune to Encourage GrowthMar 27, Mar 28, Mar 29
Quit SmokingMar 6, Mar 9
Set Posts or Pour ConcreteMar 12, Mar 13
Slaughter LivestockMar 7, Mar 8
Start ProjectsMar 19
Straighten HairMar 9, Mar 10, Mar 11
TravelMar 1, Mar 27, Mar 29
Wean CalvesMar 6, Mar 9
Wean ChildrenMar 6, Mar 9
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