The season of the Nobel Prizes 2026 begins this Monday, October 5, with the announcement of the award for Physiology or Medicine, and will continue until Monday, October 12, when the prize for Economics will be revealed.
For just over a week, the winners in Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences will be announced, according to the official schedule published by the Nobel Prize.
All announcements will be able to be followed live and for free through the official digital channels of the Nobel Prize, where detailed information about the winners and the recognized works will also be published.
Monday, October 5: Nobel Prize in Medicine
The first to be announced will be the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
The announcement is scheduled for Monday, October 5th, starting at 11:30 a.m. in mainland Spain, which corresponds to 5:30 a.m. in Miami.
The decision will be announced by the Nobel Assembly of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.
Tuesday, October 6: Nobel Prize in Physics
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics will be announced on Tuesday, October 6, starting at 11:45 a.m. in Spain and 5:45 a.m. in Miami.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will be responsible for announcing who will receive the recognition.
Wednesday, October 7: Nobel Prize in Chemistry
One day later, it will be the turn of Chemistry. The announcement is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, starting at 11:45 a.m. in Spain and 5:45 a.m. in Miami.
It will also be announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Thursday, October 8: Nobel Prize in Literature
The Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 will be announced on Thursday, October 8, starting at 1:00 p.m. in Spain, which is equivalent to 7:00 a.m. in Miami.
In this case, the institution responsible for selecting the winner is the Swedish Academy.
Friday, October 9: Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 will be announced on Friday, October 9, at 11:00 a.m. in Spain and 5:00 a.m. in Miami.
Unlike the other announcements of that week, which take place in Sweden, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
The announcement will be made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee during a press conference at the Norwegian Nobel Institute.
Monday, October 12: Economics Prize
After the weekend break, the calendar will conclude on Monday, October 12, with the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
The announcement will take place starting at 11:45 a.m. in Spain and 5:45 a.m. in Miami.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences will once again be the institution responsible for announcing the decision.
How to watch the Nobel Prizes 2026 live
The Nobel organization confirmed that all announcements for 2026 will be broadcast live through its official digital channels.
Coverage will be available on NobelPrize.org, where the identity of the winner or winners, the official motivation for the award, and explanatory material about the recognized work will also be published during each announcement.
It is important to note that for Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, and Economics, the organization uses the expression “starting from” when indicating the time. This means that communication may occur a few minutes after the stated time.
The winners are announced now, but the prizes will be awarded in December
The announcements in October should not be confused with the Nobel Prize award ceremonies.
The award recipients officially receive their prizes on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
The prizes for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Economic Sciences are awarded in Stockholm, while the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo.
Each award includes a medal, a diploma, and a monetary grant.
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