Oscars Dates Set for 2027 and 2028

Eligibility period begins 
 Thursday, January 1, 2026 
 Final submission deadline for General Entry
categories, Animated Feature Film, Best
Picture and RAISE form
 Thursday, November 12, 2026 
 Governors Awards
 Sunday, November 15, 2026 
 Preliminary voting begins 9 a.m. PT
 Monday, December 7, 2026
 Preliminary voting ends 5 p.m. PT
 Friday, December 11, 2026
 Oscars Shortlists Announcement
 Tuesday, December 15, 2026
 Eligibility period ends
 Thursday, December 31, 2026
 Nominations voting begins 9 a.m. PT
 Monday, January 11, 2027
 Nominations voting ends 5 p.m. PT
 Friday, January 15, 2027
 Oscars Nominations Announcement
 Thursday, January 21, 2027
 Oscars Nominees Luncheon
 Tuesday, February 16, 2027
 Finals voting begins 9 a.m. PT
 Thursday, February 25, 2027
 Finals voting ends 5 p.m. PT
 Thursday, March 4, 2027
 99th Oscars
 Sunday, March 14, 2027