Is Days of Our Lives still on? When does it come back with new episodes?

The Olympics have taken over television, particular the NBC network, not that we’re complaining, of course. Still, it does interrupt the usual programming, such as daytime soap favorite Days of Our Lives. When does the show return with new episodes?

Currently airing its 56th season, Days of Our Lives has a massive fan base all used to the schedule of their favorite daytime soap. That said, you can imagine the confusion (and disappointment) when audiences tuned in to, what they believed, would be a new episode, only to find the Tokyo Olympics.

Even those who have been keeping up with the soap, are wondering when Days of Our Lives will return with new episodes. What other shows have been put on pause due to the Olympics? Here’s what we know!

When does Days of Our Lives return?

According to Fox News, Days of Our Lives returns with new episodes on NBC on Aug. 9, 2021, so the wait may be longer than you believed. This means that the soap won’t be back until the Tokyo Olympics are over.

The source also shares that The Today Show and Judge Judy will not see its schedules affected by the Olympics.

When the Emmy-winning drama returns, Backstreet Boys alum AJ McLean has teased that he’ll be making a guest appearance, sharing that he and his grandma used to watch the soap together when he was growing up. So this is pretty cool for him to do.

Fans of Days of Our Lives recently received news that the soap has been renewed for two more years, meaning season 57 and season 58 are still to come! And the series is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

For all your Olympics coverage, stay tuned to NBC and Peacock. You can also stream some episodes of Days of Our Lives on Peacock. Rewatch your favorites as you wait for its return on Aug. 9, 2021.