The Academy and the ABC Television Network today announced the dates for the 88th, 89th and 90th Oscar presentations. The Academy Awards will air live on ABC on Oscar Sunday, February 28, 2016, February 26, 2017, and March 4, 2018, respectively.
Academy key dates for the 2015 Awards season are:
Saturday, November 14, 2015 – The Governors Awards
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 – Nominations voting opens 8 a.m. PT
Friday, January 8, 2016 – Nominations voting closes 5 p.m. PT
Thursday, January 14, 2016 – Oscar Nominations Announcement
Monday, February 8, 2016 – Oscar Nominees Luncheon
Friday, February 12, 2016 – Final voting opens 8 a.m. PT
Saturday, February 13, 2016 – Scientific and Technical Awards
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 – Final voting closes 5 p.m. PT
Oscar Sunday, February 28, 2016 – 88th Academy Awards begins 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT
The 88th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network. The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
