The Farmers’ Almanac, one of America’s oldest and most beloved publications, will close after more than two centuries in print.
In a message shared on Thursday, editors Sandi Duncan and Peter Geiger expressed deep appreciation to generations of readers who have relied on the Almanac’s distinctive mix of “weather, wit, and wisdom” since its founding in 1818. The 2026 edition, its 208th issue, will be the publication’s final issue.
For countless households, the Farmers’ Almanac was a trusted companion on the kitchen counter or in the barn, offering planting guides based on Moon phases, best days for everyday tasks, and homespun advice that blended practicality with tradition. In their farewell letter, the editors thanked readers, contributors, and partners for more than 200 years of loyalty, adding that while the Almanac will cease both print and online publication at the end of 2025, its spirit will continue wherever people keep its lessons alive.
“Plant your peas when the daffodils bloom,” they wrote. “Watch for a red sky at night. Tell the kids how granddad always swore by the Almanac.”
The 2026 Farmers’ Almanac is available through December at FarmersAlmanac.com, Amazon, and select local retailers. Subscribers have been notified about their memberships, and the website will remain active until the end of the year.
In the wake of the announcement, the editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a separate and older publication founded in 1792, clarified that they will continue publishing. They acknowledged the confusion that has long existed between the two similarly named editions, reassuring readers that The Old Farmer’s Almanac, with its familiar yellow cover and long-standing reputation for weather forecasting, will remain in print and online.
“As sure as the Sun will rise,” they said, “The Old Farmer’s Almanac will be around for generations to come.”
