Checked against hbs.edu on Nov 10, 2026 · 2026-27 cycle
Harvard Business School MBA deadlines 2026-27
For 2026-27, Harvard Business School has 2 rounds, from September 9, 2026 to January 5, 2027. Decisions arrive 79 to 92 days after each deadline. The next deadline is January 5, 2027 (Round 2).
56 days from Nov 10, 2026 · decision Mar 25, 2027
Deadlines checked against each school's website on November 10, 2026. Schools can change them, so confirm on the school's own page before you apply.
Gathered by Dale, our deadline agent, and reviewed by the MBA Protocol team, led by Angela GuidoHarvard Business School MBA deadlines and decision dates
| Round | Apply by | Decision | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Passed Sep 9, 2026 | Dec 10, 2026 (92 days) | noon ET; two rounds only |
| Round 2 | Jan 5, 2027 Next | Mar 25, 2027 (79 days) |
Source: Harvard Business School MBA application deadlines on hbs.edu, checked Nov 10, 2026. Dates in grey have passed. Day counts are from deadline to decision.
Harvard Business School deadline questions
When is the next Harvard Business School MBA deadline?
The next Harvard Business School MBA deadline is January 5, 2027 (Round 2). Check the school's own deadlines page before you submit, because schools can change dates mid-cycle.
When does Harvard Business School release MBA decisions?
Harvard Business School publishes a decision date for each deadline. This cycle, decisions come 79 to 92 days after the deadline, about 12 weeks. The full list of decision dates is in the table above.
Does Harvard Business School have a deferred MBA program?
Yes: 2+2 Program. Deadline: April 28, 2027. See the deferred table on our all-schools deadline page for details.
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