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Best time to post on Facebook

In Sprout Social's 2026 data, Facebook engagement ran highest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 8 p.m. local time. Monday and Thursday had shorter windows, and weekends were the weakest days.

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Windows from Sprout Social, best times to post on Facebook (updated March 2026), updated March 2026 (published March 31, 2026; data Nov 27, 2025 to Feb 27, 2026). Checked 2026-10-30.

  • Monday 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Tuesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Thursday 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

How it works

  1. 1

    Read the windows from Sprout Social's 2026 Facebook study.

  2. 2

    Times are in each profile's local time.

  3. 3

    Optionally paste your own weekday, hour and engagement rows.

  4. 4

    Compare Sprout's windows with your own ranked hours.

Platform facts

FAQ

What is the best day to post on Facebook?
Tuesday and Wednesday, per Sprout Social's 2026 data.
Does posting in the evening work?
The Tuesday and Wednesday windows run to 8 p.m., and Thursday has an 8 p.m. slot.
What are the worst days?
Saturday and Sunday.

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