Mercury Retrograde in 2026
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 2026: 26 Feb to 21 Mar (Aquarius), 29 Jun to 24 Jul (Cancer to Gemini) and 24 Oct to 13 Nov (Libra).
- Typical spell
- 23 days (median of 3)
- Listed
- 3 periods
Stations to the minute, in Nepal Time (GMT +5:45). Sidereal positions, Lahiri ayanamsa.
| Turns retrograde | Station at | Turns direct | Station at | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026, 12:33 | 28°20' Aquarius, Purva Bhadrapada | 21 Mar 2026, 01:18 | 14°16' Aquarius, Shatabhisha | 23 days |
| 29 Jun 2026, 23:20 | 2°02' Cancer, Punarvasu | 24 Jul 2026, 04:44 | 22°05' Gemini, Punarvasu | 24 days |
| 24 Oct 2026, 12:58 | 26°45' Libra, Vishakha | 13 Nov 2026, 21:40 | 10°48' Libra, Swati | 20 days |
Questions about Mercury retrograde in 2026
When is Mercury retrograde in 2026?
Mercury is retrograde 3 times in 2026: from 26 Feb 2026, 12:33 to 21 Mar 2026, 01:18 (23 days); from 29 Jun 2026, 23:20 to 24 Jul 2026, 04:44 (24 days); from 24 Oct 2026, 12:58 to 13 Nov 2026, 21:40 (20 days). Times are Nepal Time.
Where is Mercury when it turns retrograde in 2026?
Retrograde from 26 Feb 2026 at 28°20' Aquarius, Purva Bhadrapada, turns direct on 21 Mar 2026 at 14°16' Aquarius, Shatabhisha. Retrograde from 29 Jun 2026 at 2°02' Cancer, Punarvasu, turns direct on 24 Jul 2026 at 22°05' Gemini, Punarvasu. Retrograde from 24 Oct 2026 at 26°45' Libra, Vishakha, turns direct on 13 Nov 2026 at 10°48' Libra, Swati. Positions are sidereal, Lahiri ayanamsa.
How many days is Mercury retrograde in 2026?
67 days of 2026, across 3 retrograde periods.