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At GBCI, we understand that many EDGE project teams are working toward certification deadlines before the end of 2026, and we anticipate potential delays during the final months of the year if many projects submit for review at the same time. Further, the end of the year is a customary time for many of us to take time off, and GBCI offices will be closed Dec. 25, 2026, through Jan. 1, 2027. GBCI will reopen on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.
Remaining 2026 GBCI holidays
GBCI will be closed during the following holidays:
- Friday, July 3: U.S. Independence Day
- Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day
- Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving
- Friday, Dec. 25, to Friday, Jan. 1: Winter break
If your project aims to achieve EDGE certification by the end of 2026, please review the key dates below and plan accordingly.
2026 deadlines for EDGE certification
If your project team is aiming to achieve preliminary or final EDGE certification before the end of 2026, please let your EDGE auditor and GBCI know about your timeline as early as possible. We want to help you meet your goals and will make every effort to accommodate reasonable requests, as capacity allows.
EDGE project teams deadline: Oct. 23, 2026.
To ensure preliminary or final EDGE certification in 2026, pay your certification fees and submit your project to your EDGE auditor by Oct. 23.
EDGE auditors deadlines: Oct. 30 and Nov. 20, 2026.
To ensure preliminary or final EDGE certification in 2026, submit your initial audit comments to GBCI (if applicable) by Oct. 30 and final comments/recommendations by Nov. 20.
A few important reminders to help keep your certification on track:
- All registration and certification fee payments must clear before GBCI begins a review of a project. We strongly recommend paying by credit card to avoid wire transfer delays.
- The deadline dates above are based on standard review timelines and assume two rounds of review by the auditor and/or GBCI for preliminary or final EDGE certification.
- The above deadline dates assume that project teams will provide clarifications to initial review comments within five business days of receiving them from their auditor. Further, the dates assume that after the auditor submits to GBCI for final review/recommendation, no additional documentation is necessary. Certification may be delayed if there are further clarifications needed from the project team or auditor after GBCI quality control.
- A limited number of expedited reviews (half of the standard timeline) may be available, based on GBCI capacity. Please note that expedited reviews cannot be guaranteed during the last few weeks of the year. Your best bet is to plan ahead and meet the deadline dates above—and by doing so, you’ll also avoid extra fees! If you would like to request an expedited review, please contact GBCI as soon as possible, and, at minimum, 15 business days prior to submitting your project for audit. If you're seeking an expedited review, an additional fee of $2,999 applies. For expedited reviews, auditors should plan to submit the final comments/recommendations to GBCI no later than Nov. 23 to achieve certification before the end of the year.
We’re here to help! If you have any questions, please contact GBCI.