Days of our Lives has an action-packed week in store to end one month and begin another. According to the latest spoilers for September 28 to October 2, 2026, Marlena gets a shock, Johnny tries to do better, and Holly's life takes a turn.
Fall in the Town of Salem

Marlena (Deidre Hall) is certainly surprised to see her name on Dominic Marino's birth certificate, but she makes Steve (Stephen Nichols) promise not to tell anyone this news. Does he not even tell his Sweetness? It looks like he at least tells his partner, as Brady (Eric Martsolf) promises to help his mother get to the truth. He also vows to keep her secret.
After his talk with Sydney (Sydney Malakeh), Johnny (Carson Boatman) is determined to do better, which means he may have to betray his father. EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) is up to his eyeballs in trouble and has Johnny involved, too. Johnny takes a big step next week when he goes to Rafe (Galen Gering) and comes clean about everything. Meanwhile, EJ asks for an update from Rita (Maggie Carney) while Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) tries to save herself.
In other Salem news next week, Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and Lani (Sal Stowers) appear on Leo's (Geg Rikaart) podcast, but Holly is later overwhelmed with guilt. And finally, Chanel (Raven Bowens) oddly makes Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) an offer she may not be able to refuse.
Salem Day-by-Day

Monday, September 28, 2026
Theo shares his concerns with Paulina
Joy’s plans hit an unexpected snag
Xander vows to help Sarah
Marlena begs Steve to keep a secret
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Cat updates Rafe on her risky plan
Johnny is determined to fix his mistakes
Chanel makes Gabi an offer
Xander confronts EJ
Philip and Leo formulate a plan
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Tate meets Mason
Eli encourages Lani to consider her future
Leo records a podcast with Lani and Holly.
Kate questions Philip about his gambling
Holly is haunted by her guilt.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Brady supports Marlena and vows to keep her secret
Steve shares a theory with Belle
Philip comes clean with Maggie
Joy takes a dangerous risk
Friday, October 2, 2026
Chanel is surprised with a baby shower; and all the guests experience another surprise of their own
Julie encourages Marlena
Sydney makes an unexpected mistake
Johnny comes clean to Rafe
EJ confides in Rita