The Nobel Peace Prize is normally awarded once every year.

How often it’s given

  • The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the Nobel Peace Prize annually “to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations…” as laid out in Alfred Nobel’s will.
  • The prize is presented each year on 10 December in Oslo, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death.
  • There have been some years with no award (for example during major wars), but the intent and regular practice is a yearly prize.

Timing within the year

  • The Peace Prize laureate is typically announced in early October after the committee’s final vote.
  • The formal award ceremony then happens on 10 December in the presence of the Norwegian royal family.

Quick historical context

  • The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded over 100 times since it was first given in 1901, with more than 140 laureates up to 2025.
  • Both individuals and organizations can receive it, and in some years it has been shared by multiple laureates.

TL;DR: The Nobel Peace Prize is designed as a yearly award, announced in October and handed out on 10 December, with only occasional years when no prize is given.

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