Georgians Can Vote Early for Two Weekends Before Election Day... With Exceptions 

You want to vote early but can’t seem to make it to your polling location during the workweek. No problem. In Georgia, you have two Saturdays and two Sundays to vote early. Keep reading for more information so you can make a weekend plan to vote.  

Oct. 13-19

Early / Advanced Voting

Two-week early voting window 

  • During early voting, you may vote at any early voting location within your county.  

  • Polls are typically open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. Exact hours may vary. 

Local elections officials may allow early voting beyond regular weekday business hours, but it’s up to the county. 


Oct. 17

The First Saturday of Early Voting 

  • Georgia is required by the state to conduct early voting on the second and third Saturdays prior to Election Day.  

  • Some polling locations may be open on the second and third Sundays.  

Verify available dates and polling hours with your early voting precinct. 


Oct. 18 

The First Sunday of Early Voting 

  • Registered voters can vote early in person in certain counties.  

  • Polling locations are allowed —but not required — to be open on the second and third Sundays before Election Day.  

Verify available dates and polling hours with your early voting precinct 


Oct. 24 

Second (and Last) Saturday for Early Voting in General Election 

  • This is the second Saturday registered voters can vote early in person statewide. 

  • The state is required to conduct early voting statewide on the second and third Saturdays prior to Election Day.  

Some polling locations may be open on the second and third Sundays. Verify available dates and polling hours with your early voting precinct. 


Oct. 25 

Second (and Last) Sunday for Early Voting in General Election 

  • This is the second (and last) Sunday registered voters can vote early in person in certain counties. 

  • Polling locations are allowed — but not required — to be open on the second and third Sundays before Election Day.  

Verify available dates and polling hours with your early voting precinct. 

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