Nobel Prize 2026 Announcements Begin October 5
The highly anticipated Nobel Prize 2026 season is set to commence on Monday, October 5, with a week of laureate announcements stretching until October 12. Prestigious institutions in Sweden and Norway will reveal the recipients of these esteemed awards, recognizing groundbreaking achievements across multiple fields.
Audiences worldwide can follow the announcements live through the official digital channels of the Nobel Prize, offering a direct view into the recognition of discoveries and contributions that have significantly impacted the world.
Full Schedule for Nobel Prize 2026 Laureates
- Monday, October 5: The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet in Solna will announce the Prize in Physiology or Medicine, starting at 11:30 CEST.
- Tuesday, October 6: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm will reveal the Nobel Prize in Physics, beginning at 11:45 CEST.
- Wednesday, October 7: Also from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry will be announced at 11:45 CEST.
- Thursday, October 8: The Swedish Academy at Börssalen in Stockholm will declare the Nobel Prize in Literature, from 13:00 CEST.
- Friday, October 9: The focus shifts to Oslo, where the Norwegian Nobel Committee will unveil the Nobel Peace Prize recipient at 11:00 CEST from the Norwegian Nobel Institute.
- Monday, October 12: The announcements conclude back at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences with the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, starting at 11:45 CEST.
Increased Prize Money for 2026
The Nobel Foundation has announced an increase in the cash prize for 2026. Each full prize category will now award 12.0 million Swedish kronor (SEK), a rise from the 11.0 million SEK awarded in 2025. This equates to approximately $1.21 million USD per category. If a prize is shared among multiple laureates, the sum is divided equally or proportionally.
A Legacy of Innovation: The Nobel Prize History
The Nobel Prizes were established through the 1895 will of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor, chemist, and industrialist. The first awards were presented in 1901, five years after Nobel's death, with the inaugural ceremony taking place on December 10, 1901. The Nobel Foundation, established in 1900, continues to manage Nobel's assets, ensuring the financial stability and independence of the selecting bodies.