There’s a lot to look forward to on the Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar, including fan-favorite annual events.
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Following 2025’s grand opening of Universal Epic Universe, we’re turning our attention to the Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar, including the return of several fan-favorite annual events.
Also new in 2026 is the option to park-hop to and from Universal Epic Universe, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, for guests with 3+-day Universal Orlando park-to-park tickets.
January 2026
“The Grinchmas Who-liday Spectacular” in Islands of Adventure.
Jan. 1-31: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment (reopening date TBA)
Jan. 5-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
Jan. 5-31: Universal Orlando Resort Passholder Bonus Benefits, including hotel discounts, exclusive menu items, giveaways, and more
Jan. 15-21: Revenge of the Mummy closed for refurbishment
Jan. 23 & 24: Rock the Universe Christian music festival
February 2026
Select dates: Volcano Bay seasonal closure (check the park hours calendar for details)
Select dates: Harbor Nights Romantico at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Feb. 1-28: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
Feb. 1-28: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
Feb. 7-28: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida
Feb. 9-23: Hogwarts Express closed for refurbishment
March 2026
Spring 2026: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
March 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
March 1-31: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
March 1-31: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida
April 2026
Spring 2026: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Select dates: Harbor Nights Primavera at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights
April 1-30: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
April 1-30: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
April 1-4: Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval at Universal Studios Florida
April 17, 18, 24, & 30: Grad Bash for high schools
May 2026
Spring 2026: Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights
Photo by Matt Roseboom
May 1, 8, 15, & 21: Gradventure for middle schools
May 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
May 1-31: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
June 2026
June 1-30: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
June 1-30: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
July 2026
July 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
July 1-31: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
August 2026
Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida
Aug. 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
Aug. 1-31: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
September 2026
Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida
Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights
Sept. 1-30: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
Sept. 1-30: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
October 2026
Select dates: Harbor Nights La Dolce Vita at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida
Select dates: Volcano Bay Nights
Oct. 1-31: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
Oct.1-31: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
Oct. 26-31: Universal Volcano Bay seasonal closure (reopening on or before March 24, 2027)
November 2026
Select dates: Holiday Harbor Nights at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Select dates: Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida
Select dates: Holidays at Universal Orlando, including Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure and Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Castle projection show in Islands of Adventure.
TBA: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
Nov. 1-19: Jurassic Park River Adventure closed for refurbishment
Nov. 1-30: Universal Volcano Bay seasonal closure
December 2026
Winter 2026: Holidays at Universal Orlando (continues into Jan. 2027)
TBA: Finnegan’s Bar & Grill closed for refurbishment
Dec. 1-31: Universal Volcano Bay seasonal closure
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