With the Pennsylvania General Assembly gearing up for another busy year, the House of Representatives and Senate have published their official 2026 session calendars.
Knowing when each chamber is scheduled to be in Harrisburg makes it easier to follow major legislative activity as it happens, including committee hearings, budget negotiations, and votes on key bills. Below is a quick, at-a-glance list of 2026 session dates for both chambers, along with a few important schedule notes to keep on your radar.
House of Representatives 2026 Session Dates
- January: 6, 26, 27, 28
- February: 2, 3, 4
- March: 23, 24, 25
- April: 13, 14,15, 27, 28, 29
- May: 4, 5, 6
- June: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22-30
- September: 28, 29, 30
- October: 5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21
- November: 9, 10
Senate 2026 Session Dates
- January: 6, 26, 27, 28
- February: 2, 3, 4
- March: 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25
- April: 20, 21, 22
- May: 4, 5, 6
- June: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 22-26, 29, 30
Notes on the Schedule
- February-March Recess: The Legislature pauses to review Governor Shapiro’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and hold related budget hearings.
- May Break: May 19, 2026 is the Primary Election. This year, all 203 House districts, 25 Senate districts, the Governor, and all 17 U.S. House seats will appear on the ballot.
- End of Session: The current two-year legislative session concludes on November 30, 2026, so no legislative dates are scheduled for December.
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