Calendar — Wiki · WoW Wrath of the Lich King

WoW Wrath of the Lich King's dates in one place: the holidays, Darkmoon Faire and battleground weekends in the game's own calendar, and how long each raid's lockout lasts. Choose your game region and time zone; exact times follow your zone.

Game-calendar events follow your realm's time, so they're shown as dates.

Weekly reset: Not confirmed yet
Raids: 23
Holidays and events: 15

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HolidaysGame calendarDay 9 of 14
Hallow's End
Oct 18 – 31
Hallow's End celebrates the break of the Forsaken from the Scourge. Fun and mischief reign as the Innkeepers of Azeroth give treats, and tricks, to whomever asks.
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BattlegroundsGame calendarEnds today
Call to Arms: Warsong Gulch
Oct 23 – 26
The battle for Warsong Gulch grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle in the Gulch.
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Resets and lockouts

Raid lockouts

How long each raid's lockout lasts, from the game's own data. Weekly lockouts end at the weekly reset, whose day and time aren't confirmed here yet; the three- and five-day raids reset on their own cycle.

Raid	Players	Lockout
Molten Core	40	Weekly
Blackwing Lair	40	Weekly
Zul'Gurub	20	Every 3 days
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj	20	Every 3 days
Temple of Ahn'Qiraj	40	Weekly
Karazhan	10	Weekly
Gruul's Lair	25	Weekly
Magtheridon's Lair	25	Weekly
Serpentshrine Cavern	25	Weekly
Tempest Keep: The Eye	25	Weekly
The Battle for Mount Hyjal	25	Weekly
Black Temple	25	Weekly
Zul'Aman	10	Every 3 days
Sunwell Plateau	25	Weekly
Naxxramas	10 / 25	Weekly
The Obsidian Sanctum	10 / 25	Weekly
The Eye of Eternity	10 / 25	Weekly
Vault of Archavon	10 / 25	Weekly
Ulduar	10 / 25	Weekly
Trial of the Crusader	10 / 25	Weekly · Normal and Heroic
Onyxia's Lair	10 / 25	Weekly
Icecrown Citadel	10 / 25	Weekly · Normal and Heroic
The Ruby Sanctum	10 / 25	Weekly · Normal and Heroic

Darkmoon Faire

The game's calendar lists where the Darkmoon Faire sets up, but its listed dates for WoW Wrath of the Lich King are all past, so none is shown.

Darkmoon Faire
The Darkmoon Faire is here, this time in idyllic Elwynn Forest. Meet Silas Darkmoon and his troupe, play games that test mind and nerve, and behold exotic sights from the four corners of Azeroth... and beyond!
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Dates not announced
Darkmoon Faire
The Darkmoon Faire is here, this time at the foot of Thunder Bluff. Meet Silas Darkmoon and his troupe, play games that test mind and nerve, and behold exotic sights from the four corners of Azeroth... and beyond!
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Darkmoon Faire
The Darkmoon Faire is here, this time outside Shattrath City. Meet Silas Darkmoon and his troupe, play games that test mind and nerve, and behold exotic sights from the four corners of Azeroth... and beyond!
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Holidays and recurring events

Everything in WoW Wrath of the Lich King's own calendar with an upcoming date. Dates are realm dates; a holiday can run a day longer or shorter depending on your realm's time.

Stranglethorn Fishing ExtravaganzaGame calendar
Every week, starting 14:00 realm time
A fishing tournament, competed along the coasts of Stranglethorn Vale. Catch as many tastyfish as you can! Will you be the master fisherman who catches forty fish first and wins the grand prize?
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Kalu'ak Fishing DerbyGame calendar
Every week, starting 14:00 realm time
The Kalu'ak hold a fishing derby every few days in Northrend. Be the first to catch a Blacktip Shark and win respect with the Kalu'ak, and an amazing prize!
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BrewfestGame calendar
September 13, 2027 – September 19, 2027
First celebrated by the dwarves, Brewfest now holds appeal among all the races of Azeroth! Visit the Alliance camp outside Ironforge, or the Horde camp outside Orgrimmar, and join the party!
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Day of the DeadGame calendar
November 1, 2026 – November 2, 2026
During the Day of the Dead, people gather in graveyards to celebrate with and cherish the spirits of those they have lost. One can find the festivities in the cemeteries of any major city, where celebrants cook, dance, don costumes, and more.
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Fireworks SpectacularGame calendarAmericas only
July 4, 2027
After the sun sets, the end of Midsummer is celebrated, with an hourly firework extravaganza. To watch the show, visit any capital city or Booty Bay.
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Hallow's EndGame calendar
October 18, 2026 – October 31, 2026
Hallow's End celebrates the break of the Forsaken from the Scourge. Fun and mischief reign as the Innkeepers of Azeroth give treats, and tricks, to whomever asks.
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Midsummer Fire FestivalGame calendar
June 28, 2027 – July 12, 2027
A time of merriment and celebration, dedicated to the hottest season of the year.
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Pirates' DayGame calendar
September 19, 2027
Captain Demeza sails to the goblin town of Booty Bay and recruits land-lovers into her buccaneer ranks. Visit her or her henchmen in the capital cities if the pirate's life is for you!
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Feast of Winter VeilGame calendar
December 15, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Greatfather Winter is visiting the cities of Ironforge and Orgrimmar, courtesy of Smokywood Pastures. And throughout Azeroth, it is the season to be jolly!
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Call to Arms: Alterac ValleyGame calendar
4 days every 6 weeks, from November 20, 2026
The battle for Alterac Valley grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle in Alterac.
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Call to Arms: Arathi BasinGame calendar
4 days every 6 weeks, from October 30, 2026
The battle for Arathi Basin grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle in Arathi.
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Call to Arms: Eye of the StormGame calendar
4 days every 6 weeks, from November 27, 2026
The battle for the Eye of the Storm grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle in the Eye.
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Call to Arms: Isle of ConquestGame calendar
4 days every 6 weeks, from November 13, 2026
The battle for the Isle of Conquest grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle upon the Isle.
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Call to Arms: Strand of the AncientsGame calendar
4 days every 6 weeks, from November 6, 2026
The battle for the Strand of the Ancients grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle upon the Strand.
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Call to Arms: Warsong GulchGame calendar
4 days every 6 weeks, from October 23, 2026
The battle for Warsong Gulch grows intense. Greater honor is given to those who pledge sword to their liege and battle in the Gulch.
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