Key Dates
The Nibbies 2026 timeline for your diary
11 Dec
Entries open
29 Jan
Entries close
18-20 Feb
Regional & country finalists announced
5 Mar
Book of the Year shortlists announced
10 Mar
Independent Bookshop of the Year regional and country winners announced
11 Mar
Small Press of the Year regional and country winners announced
12 Mar
Library of the Year regional and country winners announced
13 Mar
Book Trade shortlists announced
11 May
2026 Awards Ceremony
