What are the key dates for the D&AD Professional Awards 2026?
A full overview of all deadlines for payment, submission, and physical shipment, including Christmas closure dates.
The D&AD Professional Awards 2026 have a series of deadlines that determine eligibility for discounted entry rates and when your work must be submitted.
Key Dates
- Entries open: 26 November 2025
Super Early Bird (30% off) deadlines:
- Payment deadline: 14 January 2026
- Submission deadline: 21 January 2026
- Physical shipment deadline: 4 February 2026
Early Bird (20% off) deadlines:
- Payment deadline: 11 February 2026
- Submission deadline: 18 February 2026
- Physical shipment deadline: 4 March 2026
Standard deadlines:
- Payment deadline: 19 March 2026
- Submission deadline: 26 March 2026
- Physical shipment deadline: 8 April 2026
Christmas Office Closure
Our offices will close from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026.
We cannot guarantee signing for deliveries during this period, so please ensure physical work arrives before or after these dates.