Despite heavy advertising of the original release date, 11.11.11, Skyrim has been delayed. The article I read this at states "BGS simply could not get the game release-ready by that date". This is unfortunate because I was looking forward to the game.
You really have no way of knowing If I am telling the truth, because I can't link the article, or give directions to the website, but I assure you, It comes from a major publication.
EDIT: It has been delayed until December 10th, 2011.