List of Mainstream Top 40 number-one hits of 1996 (U.S.)
This list of number-one hits on the Mainstream Top 40 charts in 1996. They were published by the U.S. magazine Billboard. This year there were top ten.
- Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day 11 weeks (9 December 1995 - 23 February 1996 )
- 5 weeks ( February 24-March 29 )
- 7 weeks ( March 30 to May 17 )
- 5 weeks ( May 18-June 21 )
- 3 weeks ( June 22 to July 12 )
- 7 weeks ( July 13 to August 30 )
- 3 weeks ( November 23 to December 13 )