Calendar

• Early Name Reservation

  Now

  27 October to 3 November 2026Source: Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names ↗

• World of Warcraft: Forever launches

  In 6 days, 11 hours

  Wednesday 4 November 2026, 23:00 UTCSource: Pre-Purchase World of Warcraft: Forever Upgrades and Begin Your Next Journey in Azeroth ↗

• The Barrow Deeps, Hyjal Summit and Onyxia’s Lair open

  In 41 days

  Wednesday 9 December 2026Source: World of Warcraft: Forever Raid Overview—Locations, Raid Sizes, and Attunement ↗

• Hardcore ruleset

  After launchSource: [Updated 10/22] Choose Your Ruleset in World of Warcraft: Forever ↗

Holiday names from the Forever client. Dates will appear here when confirmed in Blizzard’s announcements.

• Call to Arms: Alterac Valley
• Call to Arms: Arathi Basin
• Call to Arms: Darkspear Islands
• Call to Arms: Warsong Gulch
• Children's Week
• Darkmoon Faire
• Feast of Winter Veil
• Fireworks Spectacular
• Hallow's End
• Harvest Festival
• Love is in the Air
• Lunar Festival
• Midsummer Fire Festival
• Noblegarden
• Stranglethorn Fishing Extravaganza

15 holidaysFrom the Forever client, build 1.60.1.70630.