In 2026, Mercury has three retrograde periods: in Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio. The first begins on February 26. The last ends on November 13.
Retrograde periods in 2026
February 26 – March 20
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Pisces
- Length
- 22 days
June 29 – July 23
Over
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Cancer
- Length
- 24 days
October 24 – November 13
Now
- Shadow begins
- Retrograde begins
- Turns direct
- Shadow ends
- Sign
- Scorpio
- Length
- 20 days