Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar | Refurbishments & special events
There’s a lot to look forward to on the Universal Orlando 2026 monthly calendar, including fan-favorite annual events.
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
- Select dates: Volcano Bay seasonal closure (check the park hours calendar for details)
- Jan. 1-4: Holidays at Universal Orlando, including Grinchmas at Islands of Adventure and Christmas inTthe Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- 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
- 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
- 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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