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 February 2026
ActivityBest Days
BakeFeb 26, Feb 27
Begin Diet to Gain WeightFeb 20, Feb 24
Begin LoggingFeb 13, Feb 14
Begin a Diet to Lose WeightFeb 5, Feb 10
Breed AnimalsFeb 8, Feb 9
Brew Beer or CiderFeb 8, Feb 9
Can or Pickle Vegetables and FruitFeb 8, Feb 9
Castrate AnimalsFeb 15, Feb 16
Color HairFeb 22, Feb 23
Cut Hair to Discourage GrowthFeb 5, Feb 6, Feb 7
Cut Hair to Encourage GrowthFeb 22, Feb 23
Cut HayFeb 20, Feb 21
Destroy Pests and WeedsFeb 20, Feb 21
Dry Fruit, Vegetables, or MeatFeb 10, Feb 11, Feb 12
End ProjectsFeb 16
Get MarriedFeb 5, Feb 6, Feb 7
Go CampingFeb 10, Feb 11, Feb 12
Graft or PollinateFeb 26, Feb 27
Harvest Aboveground CropsFeb 22, Feb 23
Harvest Belowground CropsFeb 3, Feb 4
Have Dental CareFeb 3, Feb 4
Make Jams or JelliesFeb 17, Feb 18, Feb 19
Make SauerkrautFeb 8, Feb 9
Move to a New HomeFeb 24, Feb 25
Pick FruitFeb 3, Feb 4
Plant Aboveground CropsFeb 26, Feb 27
Plant Belowground CropsFeb 8, Feb 9
Potty-Train ChildrenFeb 5, Feb 10
Prune to Discourage GrowthFeb 10, Feb 11, Feb 12
Prune to Encourage GrowthFeb 20, Feb 21
Quit SmokingFeb 5, Feb 10
Set Posts or Pour ConcreteFeb 13, Feb 14
Slaughter LivestockFeb 8, Feb 9
Start ProjectsFeb 18
Straighten HairFeb 10, Feb 11, Feb 12
TravelFeb 1, Feb 2, Feb 28
Wean CalvesFeb 5, Feb 10
Wean ChildrenFeb 5, Feb 10