First DEV Weekend Challenge Launches on Feb 26 - Mar 2. Mark Your Calendar!
Published: (February 23, 2026 at 06:09 PM EST)
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Source: Dev.to
Source: Dev.to
First DEV Weekend Challenge Launches on Feb 26 - Mar 2
We’re launching something brand new: our first-ever DEV Weekend Challenge! 🎉
This short challenge mirrors a traditional hackathon but fits into your weekend. Mark your calendars now!
- Launch Time: Friday, Feb 27 3:00 AM UTC
- Submissions Due: Monday, Mar 2 7:59 AM UTC
Timezone Schedule
| Timezone | Launch Time (Local) | Submissions Due (Local) |
|---|---|---|
| PST | Thursday, Feb 26 7:00 PM | Sunday, Mar 1 11:59 PM |
| EST | Thursday, Feb 26 10:00 PM | Monday, Mar 2 2:59 AM |
| GMT | Friday, Feb 27 3:00 AM | Monday, Mar 2 7:59 AM |
| CET | Friday, Feb 27 4:00 AM | Monday, Mar 2 8:59 AM |
| IST | Friday, Feb 27 8:30 AM | Monday, Mar 2 1:29 PM |
| JST | Friday, Feb 27 12:00 PM | Monday, Mar 2 4:59 PM |
| AEDT | Friday, Feb 27 2:00 PM | Monday, Mar 2 6:59 PM |
While the challenge window extends beyond a weekend, we’ve ensured everyone gets a full Saturday and Sunday to work on their project.
Stay Updated
Follow the challenge tag to receive announcements and see submissions:
#weekendchallenge – the official tag for DEV’s weekend challenges.