Best time to post on Facebook in 2026
Which days and hours should you post on Facebook? Two large public studies answer, and they don't always agree: here are both, without choosing for them.
Times are in your audience's local time zone: they apply as they are, wherever you are.
According to Buffer
- Peak slots
- Thursday 9:00 AM · Thursday 8:00 AM · Thursday 10:00 AM
- Strongest window
- Weekdays, 6:00 – 11:00 AM
- Best day
- Wednesday
- Quietest days
- Saturday
According to Sprout Social
- Best days
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Quietest days
- Saturday and Sunday
The week day by day, according to Sprout Social
| Monday | 12:00 – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM |
| Friday | No recommended slot |
| Saturday | No recommended slot |
| Sunday | No recommended slot |
Sources
- Buffer — Best Time to Post on FacebookPublished February 26, 2026 · 14M posts analysed
- Sprout Social — Best Times to Post on Social Media in 2026Published March 31, 2026 · 2B engagements · 307K profiles
Figures checked on each publisher's page on September 21, 2026. Studies get updated: check on their site.