ACT test dates 2026-27

When is the next ACT? The 2026-27 ACT dates are September 19, October 17 and December 12, 2026, then February 27, April 10, June 12 and July 10, 2027.

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Dec 12

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All ACT test dates, 2026-27

Test day: register by (late registration)
Sat, Sep 192026Register by Aug 14 · late Sep 1Paper scores from October 6
Sat, Oct 172026Register by Sep 11 · late Sep 29Paper scores from October 27
Sat, Dec 122026Register by Nov 6 · late Nov 29Paper scores from December 22
Sat, Feb 272027Register by Jan 22 · late Feb 9Paper scores from March 16
Sat, Apr 102027Register by Mar 5 · late Mar 23Paper scores from April 20
Sat, Jun 122027Register by May 7 · late May 25Paper scores from June 23
Sat, Jul 102027Register by Jun 4 · late Jun 22Paper scores from July 20

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When is the next ACT?

The 2026-27 ACT dates are September 19, October 17 and December 12, 2026, then February 27, April 10, June 12 and July 10, 2027. The tool above counts down to the next one you can still register for.

When is the ACT registration deadline?

About five weeks before test day, with late registration until about two and a half weeks before, for a late fee. Both close at 11:59 p.m. US Central.

Is there an ACT in July?

Yes, July 10, 2027. ACT notes July testing in New York depends on test center availability.

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How we work this out

What it does

Days to your ACT and the registration deadline that is still open.

ACT national test dates in the US for 2026-27, from ACT's national test dates page.

Method

The next ACT is the first date whose late registration deadline has not passed.
The countdown is whole days from today on your device to test day.
Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. US Central on the dates shown.

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