2026–2027 ACT Test Dates and Registration Info
Register for your test early. Many students need 3-6 months or more to prepare properly for this important test and fit preparation into their busy schedules.
September 19, 2026
Fall National Test
Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Fall National Test
Registration Deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Winter National Test
Registration Deadline: November 6, 2026
February 27, 2027
Winter National Test
Registration Deadline: January 22, 2027
April 10, 2027
Spring National Test
Registration Deadline: March 5, 2027
June 12, 2027
Summer National Test
Registration Deadline: May 7, 2027
Complete 2026–2027 ACT Schedule
| ACT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Initial Score Release | Suggested Prep Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2026 | August 14, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | May 2026 |
| October 17, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | June 2026 |
| December 12, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | December 22, 2026 | August 2026 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 22, 2027 | March 16, 2027 | October 2026 |
| April 10, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | December 2026 |
| June 12, 2027 | May 7, 2027 | June 22, 2027 | February 2027 |
| July 10, 2027* | June 4, 2027 | July 20, 2027 | March 2027 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date. See Non-Saturday Testing.
Note: Multiple-choice scores are normally available within two weeks after each national test date, but it can sometimes take up to eight weeks. Writing scores are normally available about two weeks after your multiple-choice scores. For more information regarding ACT score release dates, please visit act.org.
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