Giller Prize 2026 Winner
The Scotiabank Giller Prize stands as Canada’s most prestigious award for fiction, celebrating the country’s finest novels and short story collections for over three decades. Since 1994, the prize has spotlighted transformative works of literary imagination, from Anne Michaels’ Held in 2024 to Souvankham Thammavongsa’s Pick a Colour, which claimed the 2025 honor. With the 2026 winner set to be announced in November, the literary world awaits the latest addition to this distinguished roster.
The Giller continues to shape Canadian letters by elevating works that resonate far beyond national borders. Each year’s announcement carries real weight in the publishing world, influencing reading lists and introducing readers to voices that define contemporary Canadian fiction. Below you’ll find the recent champions of the prize and their acclaimed work.
When will the 2026 Giller Prize winner be announced?
The 2026 Giller Prize winner has not been announced yet. The award is typically announced in November; the 2026 announcement is expected around November 15, 2026. This page will be updated with the winner as soon as it is announced.
Recent Giller Prize winners
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Pick a Colour
Browse every Giller Prize winner by year.