When is Match Day 2027?

Match Day 2027 will happen Friday, March 19, 2027

Match Day marks the culmination of a student’s journey through medical school. On Match Day, medical students learn where they will go for their residency after graduation. This information is released on Match Day by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Match Day for residency is on the third Friday of March each year. Many medical schools commemorate this with a live event where students receive their residency assignments.

The 2026 Main Residency Match was the largest in the program’s history, with 44,344 total positions offered—up 2.6% over 2025.

The American Medical Association provides valuable tips and resources to help medical students matching residency and beyond. Learn more about what to expect on Match Day.

Match Day from the AMA

1. Match Day resources

   1. Get the latest news and resources designed to support you through every possibility as Match Day approaches.

2. Match slang glossary

   1. Match got you mixed up? Learn these terms to make sense of the alphabet soup.

3. What to know about SOAP

   1. Learn more about the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) for eligible unmatched applicants looking for residency positions.

4. So you matched. Now what?

   1. Take the time to regather and consider these steps to make sure your time post-Match is productive.

5. Road to Residency Guide

   1. Get information on every step of the Match process.

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