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30 September 2026 — The world's most famous prizes will be announced next week. According to the Nobel Prize organisation, the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements will run from Monday, 5 October to Monday, 12 October.
| Date | Prize | Time (CEST) | Time (IST) | Announced by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 5 Oct | Physiology or Medicine | 11:30 (earliest) | 3:00 p.m. | Karolinska Institutet, Solna |
| Tue, 6 Oct | Physics | 11:45 (earliest) | 3:15 p.m. | Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences |
| Wed, 7 Oct | Chemistry | 11:45 (earliest) | 3:15 p.m. | Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences |
| Thu, 8 Oct | Literature | 13:00 (earliest) | 4:30 p.m. | Swedish Academy |
| Fri, 9 Oct | Peace | 11:00 | 2:30 p.m. | Norwegian Nobel Institute, Oslo |
| Mon, 12 Oct | Economic Sciences | 11:45 (earliest) | 3:15 p.m. | Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences |
Most announcement times are listed as "at the earliest" and may be slightly delayed.
The Nobel Prizes recognise breakthroughs that shape science, literature and peace worldwide. Announcements often bring public attention to research fields and humanitarian causes that may otherwise receive little coverage.
Announcements will be streamed live by the Nobel Prize organisation. Wipidia will publish explainers on the winners and the significance of their work.
For a detailed guide to how laureates are chosen, see our explainer on the Nobel selection process.
Source: NobelPrize.org press release on the 2026 announcement dates.
