In short: On November 9, Niantic published Pokémon GO's dates through February 2027. On the menu: a full Community Day weekend on December 12 and 13, a Classic edition on January 2, two Community Days on January 16 and February 6, and seven Saturdays of raids, Max Battles and Egg hatching. No featured Pokémon or hours yet.
Which dates did Niantic just announce?
The announcement, posted on November 9, 2026 on the game's blog, boils down to a list: next Season's Community Days, plus seven more dated events. Everything lands on a Saturday, with one exception, Sunday, December 13, which extends December's Community Day into a full weekend. Here is the calendar, with the exact labels from the announcement page.
| Date | Event | What we know so far |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Max Battle Day | content not announced |
| Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13, 2026 | December Community Day | two days, the usual recap format |
| Saturday, December 19, 2026 | Raid Day | boss not announced |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Hatch Day | Pokémon not announced |
| Saturday, January 2, 2027 | Community Day Classic | featured Pokémon not announced |
| Saturday, January 9, 2027 | Super Mega Raid Day | Mega not announced |
| Saturday, January 16, 2027 | Community Day | featured Pokémon not announced |
| Saturday, January 23, 2027 | Max Battle Day | content not announced |
| Saturday, January 30, 2027 | Super Mega Raid Day | Mega not announced |
| Saturday, February 6, 2027 | Community Day | featured Pokémon not announced |
| Saturday, February 13, 2027 | Raid Day | boss not announced |
Two cautions before filling up the calendar. First, Niantic only gave the dates: no featured Pokémon, no hours, not even the next Season's name. Second, the announcement ends with the usual line, upcoming events are subject to change. The caveat is there in plain words: a look at the event page before blocking the day remains the right reflex.
Why is the December 12-13 weekend special?
The 2025 recap visual: all of the year's featured Pokémon on a single image. December 2026 should follow the same principle.
December is the only month where Community Day stretches over two days, and this edition works as a giant catch-up session: the year's featured Pokémon come back together, boosted Shiny odds and exclusive attacks included. In 2025, that weekend ran on December 6 and 7 with the featured Pokémon of earlier editions on the program.
For 2026, nothing is detailed yet: the announcement simply promises more information about December Community Day and beyond. If the pattern of past years holds, Tinkatink, Zorua or Pawniard should logically return. That is a player's expectation, not an announcement: I will update this article when the list drops.
What do we know about January and February's Community Days?
Three dates, three unknowns. Saturday, January 2 opens the year with a Classic edition: this format brings back a Pokémon that already had its Community Day, boosted Shiny odds and exclusive attack included, the ideal second chance for anyone who missed the original. Saturdays January 16 and February 6 follow the usual pace of one edition per month, featured Pokémon to be confirmed.
Zorua in October: the featured Pokémon was announced a few weeks ahead of the date. Expect the same mechanics for January.
No published hours either. For years, the Community Day window has been 2 to 5 p.m. local time, the same slot in London, New York, Sydney or Mexico City. Take that for what it is, a habit rather than a confirmation: each event page will set its own window.
Tinkatink in April 2026, the textbook example of the format: three hours of massive spawns around a single featured Pokémon.
Max Battles, raids, hatching: what else is on the calendar?
The seven other Saturdays split into four formats. The Max Battle Days on December 5 and January 23 revolve around Max Battles, the Dynamax mode that reached GO in fall 2024: group fights at Power Spots, with colossal Pokémon at stake.
Max Battles get two dedicated Saturdays, December 5 and January 23. The Pokémon involved are still to be announced.
The Raid Days on December 19 and February 13 put one boss front and center for a whole day, the format Mega Clefable used this month, and the Super Mega Raid Days on January 9 and 30 do the same with a rare Mega Evolution: the typical rundown is described here. That leaves the Hatch Day on December 26, dedicated to Eggs, set right on the day after Christmas: a good reason to break in the presents while walking.
Four raid Saturdays between December and February: passes are going to run hot.
What winter kit for Saturdays outside?
This calendar covers exactly the coldest months, and these events are played outdoors, phone in hand. Three hours of walking on a December or January Saturday starts with the top: a beanie that keeps you warm and shows your colors.
The shop's three Pokémon beanies are at 12.99 euros: the Snorlax beanie, 5 out of 5 across 21 reviews and 22 in stock, the Ditto beanie, 4.7 out of 5 across 24 reviews, 14 left, and the Slowpoke beanie, 4.7 out of 5 across 22 reviews. Sandra, a customer from the United States, wrote about the Snorlax one: "A great gift for my husband. He loves it. The material is soft and the embroidered image is clear."
For raid alerts in your ears, the Mewtwo AirPods case at 19.99 euros protects the charging box, 4.7 out of 5 across 34 reviews; the AirPods 4 and Pro 3 versions are sold out as I write, the others are in stock. And on the bag, the Snorlax plush keychain at 12.99 euros remains our best-rated accessory, 5 out of 5 across 49 reviews.
Why does this calendar land right before Christmas?
The December 12-13 weekend falls twelve days before Christmas: it is GO's last big event before the holidays, and the moment gift ideas get settled. For a trainer, the Pokémon Christmas gift guide covers the whole shelf; three safe picks in short.
The 35 cm Snorlax plush at 24.99 euros shows 4.9 out of 5 across 80 reviews, the strongest base of the plush shelf. The Mimikyu plush at 33.99 euros sits at 5 out of 5 across 29 reviews, with 10 units in stock as I write. And for post-session evenings, the Pikachu slippers at 24.99 euros show 4.7 out of 5 across 22 reviews; fair warning, only EU sizes 35 and 41 are available.
On delivery, count 7 to 21 days: for a parcel under the tree, the order window closes by late November, early December at the latest. An order placed around the Community Day weekend will rather arrive for the December 19 Raid Day or the end-of-year holidays.
And until December, what do we play?
Before the winter calendar, Pawniard owns Saturday, November 21, the last dated Community Day of 2026 before December's.
No need to wait for December to head out. The Wild Area weekend takes November 14 and 15, the full schedule is here, Dynamax Trails follow from November 16 to 23, the Pawniard Community Day takes Saturday the 21st, and Mega Clefable closes the month with its Super Mega Raid Day on the 28th. Between two outings, the shop's Pokémon shelf stays open, with no time window.
Common questions about this calendar
What are the next Pokémon GO Community Day dates?
Four events are locked in: a full weekend on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13, 2026, a Classic edition on Saturday, January 2, 2027, then two Community Days on Saturdays January 16 and February 6, 2027. The dates come from the announcement Niantic published on November 9, 2026.
Which Pokémon will be featured on those days?
None are announced yet: Niantic promises more details about December Community Day and beyond. The habit does not change from one year to the next: the featured Pokémon is revealed a few weeks before each date, and the December edition traditionally brings back the year's featured Pokémon.
What are the hours for these Community Days?
They are not published. For years, Community Days have run from 2 to 5 p.m. local time, and December's recap weekend spreads its bonuses over two days. Treat that window as a reference point, not a confirmation: each event page will settle it.
What is a Community Day Classic?
A catch-up format: the game brings back a Pokémon that already had its Community Day, boosted Shiny odds and exclusive attack included. Handy for completing the Pokédex without waiting for an Elite Charged TM. The next one lands on Saturday, January 2, 2027, featured Pokémon still unknown.
Can these dates still change?
Yes. The announcement says it in plain words: upcoming events are subject to change. Before blocking a Saturday, check the event page in the app or on the game's blog, especially for the January and February dates, still far away.
What does Pokémon GO offer before December?
November is already packed: the Wild Area weekend on the 14th and 15th, Dynamax Trails from the 16th to the 23rd, the Pawniard Community Day on Saturday the 21st, then the Mega Clefable Super Mega Raid Day on the 28th. Plenty to do until the December 12-13 weekend.
Antoine, founder of Bakashop. Facts checked on November 12, 2026 against the announcement Niantic published on November 9 on pokemongo.com, read in French, English and Spanish, and cross-checked with Pokémon France and Pokémon GO Hub; prices, stock and reviews pulled the same day from the shop's product pages. Images: Pokémon GO promotional visuals, ©2026 Niantic, Inc. / The Pokémon Company.
