Days of our Lives brings July in for a close with more trouble from and for EJ DiMera. Spoilers for the week of July 27 to 31, 2026, show that EJ's plan to take care of Kristen might not go as planned. Plus, his plans for Holly may be exposed.
A Hot Time in Salem

Xander (Paul Telfer) thinks a Coriseal clue can be found in Holly's (Ashley Puzemis) overnight bag and shares his theory with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) and Brady (Eric Martsolf). Could EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) have planted those pills there and how do they prove it? As for Holly, she and Tate (Leo Howard) make amends when he finally believes that she did not take any Coriseal.
EJ's week gets even worse when the guilt starts to eat away at him. He even talks to Marlena (Deidre Hall), who urges him to listen to his conscience. Even Susan (Stacy Haiduk) returns to Salem to have a talk with Elvis. She fears he is becoming evil just like his daddy, the mean, mean, mean Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo).
Kristen (also Stacy Haiduk) and Lexie's (Nikki Crawford) plans to escape town go awry when Abe (James Reynolds) and Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) have a surprise for Lexie. Did they also buy tickets to visit Celeste? As for Kristen, she brings Rachel (Lorelei Mote) home for a celebration, but a talk with EJ could change everything. Will he change his mind or is it a trap?
Salem Day-by-Day

Monday, July 27, 2026
Philip tries to convince Gabi he’s innocent
Joy makes a shocking demand of Alex
Leo has a run-in with Gus
Rafe focuses on Gwen’s disappearance
Marlena warns Cat
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Xander shares a theory with Sarah and Brady
Tate and Holly reconcile
Kate apologizes to Roman
Marlena urges EJ to listen to his conscience
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Johnny tries to lift Chanel’s spirits
Leo asks Rafe for help
Susan is convinced that EJ is becoming like Stefano
Abe and Theo catch Lexie in a lie
Thursday, July 30, 2026
The Blacks celebrate Rachel’s release from Bayview
Alex assures Stephanie he will never agree to Joy’s terms
Gabi stuns Philip
Joy seeks legal advice from Belle
Friday, July 31, 2026
Abe and Theo surprise Lexie
Leo frantically tries to get to Alamainia
Chad updates Rafe about Gwen
Javi and Gus discuss their future together
Kristen and EJ share a rare moment of honesty
Is Lexie's back-from-the-dead plot a waste? Are you Team Kristen or Team EJ? Sound off in the comments.