Finally, some news! The first Monday in May has been circled, highlighted, underlined, and bookmarked across the fashion world. The 2026 Met Gala is shaping up to be one of the most iconic years for the Costume Institute, and as such, we may as well step in early to track what’s confirmed and what this might mean for the red carpet spectacle to come.  The Date: May 4, 2026 The Met Gala maintains its traditional ritual of taking place on the first Monday in May, May 4th, 2026.

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