Date for 84th Annual Academy Awards Announced

Mark those Google Calendars! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science announced some very important dates for the 2011/2012 awards season on Tuesday, including just when the 84th annual Academy Awards will take place. Billy Crystal may want to keep that night open. Click ahead for the schedule.

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011: Official Screen Credits forms due

Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011: Nominations ballots mailed

Friday, Jan. 13, 2012: Nominations polls close 5 p.m. PT

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012: Nominations announced 5:30 a.m. PT, Samuel Goldwyn Theater

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012: Final ballots mailed

Monday, Feb. 6, 2012: Nominees Luncheon

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012: Scientific and Technical Awards presentation

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012: Final polls close 5 p.m. PT

Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012: 84th Academy Awards presentation

[via Deadline]