when are the academy awards

The 2026 Academy Awards (Oscars) are scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Ceremony details

• Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026.

• Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

• Venue: Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

• Network: Live broadcast on ABC in the U.S., with international coverage in over 200 territories.

Key Oscar‑season dates (2026)

• Nominations announced: Thursday, January 22, 2026.

• Final voting window: February 26 – March 5, 2026.

• Governors Awards: Sunday, November 16, 2025 (kicks off the official awards‑season calendar).

Quick reference table

Event| Date (2025–2026)
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Governors Awards| Sun, Nov 16, 2025 3
Preliminary voting ends| Fri, Dec 12, 2025 13
Shortlists announced| Tue, Dec 16, 2025 13
Nominations voting window| Mon, Jan 12 – Fri, Jan 16, 2026 13
Nominations announced| Thu, Jan 22, 2026 137
Nominees luncheon / event| Tue, Feb 10, 2026 137
Finals voting window| Thu, Feb 26 – Thu, Mar 5, 2026 137
98th Academy Awards| Sun, Mar 15, 2026 1359

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