Nobel Prize 2026 — Announcement Dates October 5-12, Full Schedule
The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements run Oct 5-12: Medicine Oct 5, Physics Oct 6, Chemistry Oct 7, Literature Oct 8, Peace Oct 9, Economics Oct 12. All are streamed live on nobelprize.org.
The 2026 announcement week
The Nobel Foundation has published the official 2026 announcement calendar: six prizes over eight days, from Monday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 12. The week follows its traditional order — Physiology or Medicine first, announced by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet, then Physics and Chemistry on consecutive days from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Literature from the Swedish Academy on Thursday, and the Peace Prize from Oslo on Friday. The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences closes the cycle the following Monday.[1][5]
Most times are listed 'at the earliest' because the committees announce only once their final vote concludes that morning; the Peace Prize is the exception, fixed at 11:00 CEST on Friday, Oct. 9 at the Norwegian Nobel Institute. For U.S. audiences that means pre-dawn viewing: roughly 5:00-7:00 a.m. Eastern depending on the prize.[1][3]
How to watch and what happens next
Every 2026 announcement is broadcast live on nobelprize.org and the Nobel Prize's official digital channels, with press conferences that typically include phone interviews with newly named laureates. Names are not leaked in advance by the committees — nomination archives stay sealed for 50 years — so shortlists published by media outlets and betting markets are informed guesses at best. After announcement week, laureates traditionally receive their medals and diplomas at the December ceremonies in Stockholm, with the Peace Prize presented separately in Oslo.[1][2][3]
Verified facts
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The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements take place October 5-12, 2026, and every announcement is broadcast live on the Nobel Prize's official digital channels, including nobelprize.org.[1][3][5] 3 sources · independent
The science and literature schedule: Physiology or Medicine on Monday, Oct. 5 (11:30 CEST at the earliest, Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet); Physics on Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Chemistry on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (each 11:45 CEST at the earliest, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences); Literature on Thursday, Oct. 8 (13:00 CEST at the earliest, Swedish Academy).[1][5] 2 sources · independent
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday, Oct. 9 at 11:00 CEST by the Norwegian Nobel Committee at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo.[1][3][4] 3 sources · independent
The prize in Economic Sciences closes the announcement week on Monday, Oct. 12 (11:45 CEST at the earliest, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences).[1][5] 2 sources · independent
Statements and readings
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Pre-announcement 'favorites' circulating in media and prediction markets are speculation: the Nobel committees keep nomination lists secret for 50 years and do not confirm candidates in advance.[2] Stated by the issuing body itself (primary source) · not independently verified · Nobel Foundation practice, per NobelPrize.org
Timeline
- 2026-10-05
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine announced, 11:30 CEST at the earliest (Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm).[1][5]
- 2026-10-06
Nobel Prize in Physics announced, 11:45 CEST at the earliest (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences).[1][5]
- 2026-10-07
Nobel Prize in Chemistry announced, 11:45 CEST at the earliest (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences).[1][5]
- 2026-10-08
Nobel Prize in Literature announced, 13:00 CEST at the earliest (Swedish Academy).[1][5]
- 2026-10-09
Nobel Peace Prize announced at 11:00 CEST by the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo.[1][3][4]
- 2026-10-12
Prize in Economic Sciences announced, 11:45 CEST at the earliest, concluding the 2026 announcement week.[1][5]
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Frequently asked
When are the 2026 Nobel Prizes announced?
October 5-12, 2026: Medicine (Oct. 5), Physics (Oct. 6), Chemistry (Oct. 7), Literature (Oct. 8), Peace (Oct. 9), and Economic Sciences (Oct. 12).[1][2]
What time are the announcements in US Eastern Time?
CEST is 6 hours ahead of US Eastern. Medicine comes at 5:30 a.m. ET at the earliest, Physics/Chemistry/Economics at 5:45 a.m. ET at the earliest, Literature at 7:00 a.m. ET at the earliest, and the Peace Prize at 5:00 a.m. ET.[1][2]
Where can I watch the Nobel Prize announcements?
All announcements are streamed live on nobelprize.org and the Nobel Prize's official channels, including its YouTube and social media accounts.[1][2][3]
Why is the Peace Prize announced in Norway?
Nobel's will gave the Peace Prize decision to a committee appointed by the Norwegian parliament, so the Norwegian Nobel Committee announces it in Oslo. The other prizes stayed with Swedish institutions: the Medicine prize is announced at Karolinska Institutet in Solna, and Physics, Chemistry, Literature and Economic Sciences in Stockholm.[1][5]
Official links
Sources
- [1] The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements primary
- [2] Prize announcement dates primary
- [3] The announcement dates for the 2026 Nobel Prizes are now published primary
- [4] 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
- [5] Nobel Prize 2026: Dates, Rules and Facts