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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.