NHD-CA State Finals
This year's California state contest will take place at Sacramento State on May 1-3, 2026. The winners from each county competition are eligible to advance to the state contest. Over 1,600 students compete at the state contest each year. California champions will advance to the national competition that takes place in Maryland in June.
Special Thanks to the College of Arts & Letters for their sponsorship of NHD-CA
2026 Contest Information
Dates:
Friday, May 1st to Sunday, May 3rd
Jr./Sr. Division Awards will take place the morning
of Sunday, May 3rd
Elem. Division Awards will take place Saturday May 2nd at 3:00 PM
Location:
Sacramento State University
6000 Jed Smith Street
Sacramento, CA 95826
Entry Information
Click below for specific information about your project category.
Posted 3/24/26
Registration
A parent or guardian must complete portions of the student registration.
- Regular Registration Deadline: 3/24
- Late Registration Deadline: 3/31
$25 Late fee charged starting on 3/25
Use your National History Day research to help meet some of the requirements for the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. The Civic Summit at History Day California provides students, grades 9–12, an opportunity to engage in civil discourse with other students on their topic.
Sacramento County Office of Education
NHD-CA
P.O. Box 269003
Sacramento, CA 95826
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