Is Mercury in retrograde? Dates for 2026 and 2027
No. Mercury is moving forward. The next retrograde starts Oct 24, 2026, and ends Nov 13.
Mercury retrograde dates
| Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 2026 | Nov 13 2026 | 20 days |
| Feb 9 2027 | Mar 3 2027 | 22 days |
| Jun 10 2027 | Jul 4 2027 | 24 days |
| Oct 7 2027 | Oct 28 2027 | 21 days |
| Jan 24 2028 | Feb 14 2028 | 21 days |
| May 21 2028 | Jun 14 2028 | 24 days |
| Sep 19 2028 | Oct 11 2028 | 22 days |
What it means
Mercury appears to move backward against the stars about three times a year for around three weeks, because Earth overtakes it on its orbit. Astrologers use it as a reminder to double-check plans, messages and travel, to finish things rather than start them, and to look again at old contacts.