How many days since 78th Emmy Awards?
78th Emmy Awards was on Monday, September 14, 2026. There have been 26 days since 78th Emmy Awards. 78th Emmy Awards is observed on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Date & Planning Details
78th Emmy Awards is observed on Monday, September 14, 2026.
The countdown uses the main 78th Emmy Awards telecast on September 14, 2026. Separate Emmy ceremony nights take place on September 5 and 6. ([Television Academy][1])
Usually treated as an observance, not a day off.
78th Emmy Awards Calendar (2026)
| Year | Date | Day | Days Since | Weekend? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | September 14 | Mon | 26 days since | No |
What is 78th Emmy Awards?
The 78th Emmy Awards honor achievements in primetime television across acting, writing, directing, programming, and production categories. The 2026 main ceremony is scheduled for September 14 at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, with Mariska Hargitay as host. ([Television Academy][2])
How People Observe It
Viewers follow the live awards telecast, watch nominated programs and performers receive awards, discuss the results, and organize viewing parties around the ceremony.
Planning note
The September 14 countdown is for the main televised ceremony. Anyone planning around the Creative Arts Emmy Awards should use their separate September 5 and 6 dates. ([Television Academy][3])
Broadcast note
The 78th Emmy Awards will air live coast-to-coast on NBC and stream live on Peacock at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on September 14, 2026. ([Television Academy][2])
History and Background
The Emmy Awards began as a Los Angeles television awards ceremony and later expanded as television developed into a national medium.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 Emmy Awards?
The main 78th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026. ([Television Academy][5])
What time do the 2026 Emmy Awards start?
The live telecast begins at 8:00 PM Eastern and 5:00 PM Pacific. ([Television Academy][2])
Who is hosting the 2026 Emmy Awards?
Mariska Hargitay is scheduled to host the 78th Emmy Awards. ([Television Academy][2])
Where are the 2026 Emmy Awards being held?
The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. ([Television Academy][6])
Where can I watch the 2026 Emmy Awards?
The ceremony will air live on NBC and stream live on Peacock. ([Television Academy][7])
Are the Creative Arts Emmys on September 14?
No. The 2026 Emmy ceremony nights that include the Creative Arts awards are scheduled for September 5 and September 6, while the main televised ceremony is September 14. ([Television Academy][3])
Emmy Awards Timeline
Selected dates trace the early development of the Emmy Awards and their television broadcast.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences was founded.
The Emmy award name and statuette design were selected, with engineer Louis McManus designing the statuette.
The first Emmy Awards were held on January 25 at the Hollywood Athletic Club in Los Angeles.
The ninth Emmy ceremony was presented as a nationwide color telecast from NBC studios on both coasts. ([Television Academy][4])
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