Key dates confirmed ahead of the 2026-27 season

At the National League AGM, held at Celtic Manor at the weekend, key dates for the forthcoming season have been confirmed.

Fixture release day: Friday 10 July 2026

Opening day: Saturday 8 August 2026

Final day: Saturday 24 April 2027

Promotion Finals weekend: Saturday 8 May/Sunday 9 May 2027

Christmas fixtures: Saturday 26 December/Monday 28 December 2026*

New Year's fixture: Saturday 2 January 2027*

*Clubs may request to move their Bank Holiday Monday (28 December) fixture to Tuesday 29 December (7.45pm) or their Saturday 2 January fixture to New Year's Day (1 January) subject to mutual agreement between both clubs within seven days of fixture release.