The 81st Annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009.

The following schedule may change and you should check it periodically or check the press releases section of this Web site to be sure you have the most recent information about the 81st Awards.

• Monday, December 1, 2008: Official Screen Credits forms due
• Friday, December 26, 2008: Nominations ballots mailed
• Monday, January 12, 2009: Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT
• Thursday, January 22, 2009: Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater
• Wednesday, January 28, 2009: Final ballots mailed
• Monday, February 2, 2009: Nominees Luncheon
• Saturday, February 7, 2009: Scientific and Technical Achievement Awards presentation
• Tuesday, February 17, 2009: Final polls close 5 p.m. PT
• Sunday, February 22, 2009: 81st Annual Academy Awards presentation