Ivy Day in 2026 is on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with decisions typically released in the evening around 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Quick Scoop: When Is Ivy Day?

Ivy Day is the date when all eight Ivy League schools release their Regular Decision results at (roughly) the same time online. Multiple admissions- focused sites report that for the current cycle, Ivy Day 2026 falls on Thursday, March 26, 2026, with decisions usually coming out in an early- evening window around 5–7 p.m. Eastern, most often cited as about 7 p.m. ET.

Fast Facts (Bullet-Point Style)

  • Ivy Day 2026 date: Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Typical decision window: Early evening, often around 7 p.m. ET, though individual portals may update slightly earlier or later.
  • What it is: Coordinated Regular Decision release day for all eight Ivy League schools.
  • How you find out: Through each school’s applicant portal (and sometimes follow‑up email).

A Tiny “Story” Snapshot

Picture late March of senior year: you, your device, maybe a couple of close friends or family nearby. The clock creeps toward early evening, and one by one, portals refresh as Ivy Day decisions roll out within that shared window. For some, it’s a moment of pure relief; for others, it’s a pivot point toward other great options already on the table.

Recent-Year Context

Here’s a quick look at recent Ivy Day patterns to give you a sense of timing:

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Year</th>
      <th>Ivy Day Date</th>
      <th>Typical Release Time</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>2026</td>
      <td>Thursday, March 26</td>
      <td>Evening, ~7 p.m. ET</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>2025</td>
      <td>Thursday, March 27 (some sources list March 26)</td>
      <td>Around 7 p.m. ET</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>2024</td>
      <td>Thursday, March 28</td>
      <td>Roughly 5–7 p.m. ET</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>2023</td>
      <td>Thursday, March 30</td>
      <td>Early evening (often 7 p.m. ET)</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Data aggregated from multiple admissions resources that track Ivy Day announcements each year.

Bottom Note

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.