The key dates and times to be aware of for The David Awards 2026 are:
- Friday 1 May Entries Open 10am
- Monday 1 June Voting opens for The People's Choice Award at 12pm
- Thursday 6 August All entries close at 5pm
- Thursday 17 September Finalists announced at 10am
- Friday 25 September Voting for The People's Choice Award closes at 5pm
- Thursday 8 October Winners announced on site at 12pm