diff --git a/frontend/tests/app/admin/page.test.tsx b/frontend/tests/app/admin/page.test.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..28ea57a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/tests/app/admin/page.test.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+/**
+ * Tests for Admin Dashboard Page
+ * Verifies rendering of admin page placeholder content
+ */
+
+import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react';
+import AdminPage from '@/app/admin/page';
+
+describe('AdminPage', () => {
+  it('renders admin dashboard title', () => {
+    render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    expect(screen.getByText('Admin Dashboard')).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('renders description text', () => {
+    render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    expect(
+      screen.getByText('Manage users, organizations, and system settings')
+    ).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('renders users management card', () => {
+    render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    expect(screen.getByText('Users')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(
+      screen.getByText('Manage user accounts and permissions')
+    ).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('renders organizations management card', () => {
+    render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    expect(screen.getByText('Organizations')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(
+      screen.getByText('View and manage organizations')
+    ).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('renders system settings card', () => {
+    render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    expect(screen.getByText('System')).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(
+      screen.getByText('System settings and configuration')
+    ).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('displays coming soon messages', () => {
+    render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    const comingSoonMessages = screen.getAllByText('Coming soon...');
+    expect(comingSoonMessages).toHaveLength(3);
+  });
+
+  it('renders cards in grid layout', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    const grid = container.querySelector('.grid');
+    expect(grid).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(grid).toHaveClass('gap-4', 'md:grid-cols-2', 'lg:grid-cols-3');
+  });
+
+  it('renders with proper container structure', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<AdminPage />);
+
+    const containerDiv = container.querySelector('.container');
+    expect(containerDiv).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(containerDiv).toHaveClass('mx-auto', 'px-4', 'py-8');
+  });
+});
diff --git a/frontend/tests/components/auth/AuthGuard.test.tsx b/frontend/tests/components/auth/AuthGuard.test.tsx
index 6031b91..140191e 100644
--- a/frontend/tests/components/auth/AuthGuard.test.tsx
+++ b/frontend/tests/components/auth/AuthGuard.test.tsx
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Security-critical: Route protection and access control
  */
 
-import { render, screen, waitFor } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { render, screen, waitFor, act } from '@testing-library/react';
 import { QueryClient, QueryClientProvider } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { AuthGuard } from '@/components/auth/AuthGuard';
 
@@ -64,6 +64,7 @@ const createWrapper = () => {
 describe('AuthGuard', () => {
   beforeEach(() => {
     jest.clearAllMocks();
+    jest.useFakeTimers();
     // Reset to default unauthenticated state
     mockAuthState = {
       isAuthenticated: false,
@@ -76,8 +77,32 @@ describe('AuthGuard', () => {
     };
   });
 
+  afterEach(() => {
+    jest.runOnlyPendingTimers();
+    jest.useRealTimers();
+  });
+
   describe('Loading States', () => {
-    it('shows loading spinner when auth is loading', () => {
+    it('shows nothing initially when auth is loading (before 150ms)', () => {
+      mockAuthState = {
+        isAuthenticated: false,
+        isLoading: true,
+        user: null,
+      };
+
+      const { container } = render(
+        <AuthGuard>
+          <div>Protected Content</div>
+        </AuthGuard>,
+        { wrapper: createWrapper() }
+      );
+
+      // Before 150ms delay, component returns null (empty)
+      expect(container.firstChild).toBeNull();
+      expect(screen.queryByText('Protected Content')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+    });
+
+    it('shows skeleton after 150ms when auth is loading', () => {
       mockAuthState = {
         isAuthenticated: false,
         isLoading: true,
@@ -91,11 +116,17 @@ describe('AuthGuard', () => {
         { wrapper: createWrapper() }
       );
 
-      expect(screen.getByText(/loading/i)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      // Fast-forward past the 150ms delay
+      act(() => {
+        jest.advanceTimersByTime(150);
+      });
+
+      // Skeleton should be visible (check for skeleton structure)
+      expect(screen.getByRole('banner')).toBeInTheDocument(); // Header skeleton
       expect(screen.queryByText('Protected Content')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
     });
 
-    it('shows loading spinner when user data is loading', () => {
+    it('shows skeleton after 150ms when user data is loading', () => {
       mockAuthState = {
         isAuthenticated: true,
         isLoading: false,
@@ -113,10 +144,16 @@ describe('AuthGuard', () => {
         { wrapper: createWrapper() }
       );
 
-      expect(screen.getByText(/loading/i)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      // Fast-forward past the 150ms delay
+      act(() => {
+        jest.advanceTimersByTime(150);
+      });
+
+      // Skeleton should be visible
+      expect(screen.getByRole('banner')).toBeInTheDocument(); // Header skeleton
     });
 
-    it('shows custom fallback when provided', () => {
+    it('shows custom fallback after 150ms when provided', () => {
       mockAuthState = {
         isAuthenticated: false,
         isLoading: true,
@@ -130,9 +167,14 @@ describe('AuthGuard', () => {
         { wrapper: createWrapper() }
       );
 
+      // Fast-forward past the 150ms delay
+      act(() => {
+        jest.advanceTimersByTime(150);
+      });
+
       expect(screen.getByText('Please wait...')).toBeInTheDocument();
-      // Default spinner should not be shown
-      expect(screen.queryByRole('status')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
+      // Default skeleton should not be shown
+      expect(screen.queryByRole('banner')).not.toBeInTheDocument();
     });
   });
 
@@ -296,7 +338,7 @@ describe('AuthGuard', () => {
   });
 
   describe('Integration with useMe', () => {
-    it('shows loading while useMe fetches user data', () => {
+    it('shows skeleton after 150ms while useMe fetches user data', () => {
       mockAuthState = {
         isAuthenticated: true,
         isLoading: false,
@@ -314,7 +356,13 @@ describe('AuthGuard', () => {
         { wrapper: createWrapper() }
       );
 
-      expect(screen.getByText(/loading/i)).toBeInTheDocument();
+      // Fast-forward past the 150ms delay
+      act(() => {
+        jest.advanceTimersByTime(150);
+      });
+
+      // Skeleton should be visible
+      expect(screen.getByRole('banner')).toBeInTheDocument(); // Header skeleton
     });
 
     it('renders children after useMe completes', () => {
diff --git a/frontend/tests/components/layout/Skeletons.test.tsx b/frontend/tests/components/layout/Skeletons.test.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c9fb966
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/tests/components/layout/Skeletons.test.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+/**
+ * Tests for Skeleton Loading Components
+ * Verifies structure and rendering of loading placeholders
+ */
+
+import { render, screen } from '@testing-library/react';
+import { HeaderSkeleton } from '@/components/layout/HeaderSkeleton';
+import { AuthLoadingSkeleton } from '@/components/layout/AuthLoadingSkeleton';
+
+describe('HeaderSkeleton', () => {
+  it('renders header skeleton structure', () => {
+    render(<HeaderSkeleton />);
+
+    // Check for header element
+    const header = screen.getByRole('banner');
+    expect(header).toBeInTheDocument();
+    expect(header).toHaveClass('sticky', 'top-0', 'z-50', 'w-full', 'border-b');
+  });
+
+  it('renders with correct layout structure', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<HeaderSkeleton />);
+
+    // Check for container
+    const contentDiv = container.querySelector('.container');
+    expect(contentDiv).toBeInTheDocument();
+
+    // Check for animated skeleton elements
+    const skeletonElements = container.querySelectorAll('.animate-pulse');
+    expect(skeletonElements.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  });
+
+  it('has proper styling classes', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<HeaderSkeleton />);
+
+    // Verify backdrop blur and background
+    const header = screen.getByRole('banner');
+    expect(header).toHaveClass('bg-background/95', 'backdrop-blur');
+  });
+});
+
+describe('AuthLoadingSkeleton', () => {
+  it('renders full page skeleton structure', () => {
+    render(<AuthLoadingSkeleton />);
+
+    // Check for header (via HeaderSkeleton)
+    expect(screen.getByRole('banner')).toBeInTheDocument();
+
+    // Check for main content area
+    expect(screen.getByRole('main')).toBeInTheDocument();
+
+    // Check for footer (via Footer component)
+    expect(screen.getByRole('contentinfo')).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('renders with flex layout', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<AuthLoadingSkeleton />);
+
+    const wrapper = container.firstChild as HTMLElement;
+    expect(wrapper).toHaveClass('flex', 'min-h-screen', 'flex-col');
+  });
+
+  it('renders main content with container', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<AuthLoadingSkeleton />);
+
+    const main = screen.getByRole('main');
+    expect(main).toHaveClass('flex-1');
+
+    // Check for container inside main
+    const contentContainer = main.querySelector('.container');
+    expect(contentContainer).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+
+  it('renders skeleton placeholders in main content', () => {
+    const { container } = render(<AuthLoadingSkeleton />);
+
+    const main = screen.getByRole('main');
+
+    // Check for animated skeleton elements
+    const skeletonElements = main.querySelectorAll('.animate-pulse');
+    expect(skeletonElements.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  });
+
+  it('includes HeaderSkeleton component', () => {
+    render(<AuthLoadingSkeleton />);
+
+    // HeaderSkeleton should render a banner role
+    const header = screen.getByRole('banner');
+    expect(header).toBeInTheDocument();
+
+    // Should have skeleton animation
+    const { container } = render(<HeaderSkeleton />);
+    const skeletons = container.querySelectorAll('.animate-pulse');
+    expect(skeletons.length).toBeGreaterThan(0);
+  });
+
+  it('includes Footer component', () => {
+    render(<AuthLoadingSkeleton />);
+
+    // Footer should render with contentinfo role
+    const footer = screen.getByRole('contentinfo');
+    expect(footer).toBeInTheDocument();
+  });
+});