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ACT Test Dates & Deadlines
2026–2027
Stay Ahead with the 2026–2027 ACT Calendar
Planning to take the ACT during the 2026–2027 school year? Keeping track of test dates and registration deadlines can help you prepare ahead, choose a test date that fits your schedule, and leave yourself enough time to receive your scores before college application deadlines.
ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines 2026–2027
Review the upcoming ACT testing dates and deadlines below. Register early whenever possible to give yourself more flexibility when choosing a test date and location.
ACT Test Date
Regular Deadline
Late Deadline
December 12, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 29, 2026
February 27, 2027
January 22, 2027
February 9, 2027
April 10, 2027
March 5, 2027
March 23, 2027
June 12, 2027
May 7, 2027
May 25, 2027
July 10, 2027
June 4, 2027
June 22, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering for the ACT in advance gives you more time to prepare and helps you avoid missing important deadlines.
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Choose Your Test Date: Review the calendar above and choose a date that works with your school schedule, preparation plan, and college application timeline.
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Register Through the Official ACT Website: Visit the official ACT registration website and follow the instructions to register through your MyACT account.
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Check Registration Requirements: Review the registration instructions carefully, including any photo-upload requirements, applicable fees, and test-center availability.
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Plan Your Preparation Schedule: Once you have selected a test date, build a study schedule that gives you enough time to review the tested subjects, practice with sample questions, and identify areas where you need additional help.
The best time to take the ACT depends on your academic goals, college application deadlines, and readiness for the exam.
Many students plan to take the ACT early enough to leave time for another attempt if they want to improve their scores. When choosing your test date, consider:
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College application deadlines: Allow enough time for scores to become available before your applications are due.
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School workload: Consider exams, major assignments, extracurricular activities, and other commitments.
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Preparation time: Choose a date that gives you a realistic opportunity to prepare.
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Potential retesting: If you plan to take the ACT more than once, leave time between attempts to review your results and work on areas for improvement.
The right schedule is one that balances preparation, school responsibilities, and your application timeline.
The national Saturday ACT schedule lists seven test dates for the 2026–2027 testing year. Available dates and testing arrangements can vary, so check the official ACT website before registering.
The regular registration deadline is the standard deadline for registering for a test date. The late registration deadline provides an additional registration window, generally with an extra fee. Late registration is subject to ACT rules and availability.
ACT reports that scores are generally released within approximately two to four weeks after testing, although timing can vary. Check the official ACT score information for the latest release estimates and details about your specific test date.
Students may take the ACT on multiple available test dates, subject to ACT registration policies. If you plan to retest, allow time to review your performance and prepare before your next attempt.
ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines 2026–2027
Review the upcoming ACT testing dates and deadlines below. Register early whenever possible to give yourself more flexibility when choosing a test date and location.
ACT Test Date: December 12, 2026
Regular Deadline: November 6, 2026
Late Deadline: November 29, 2026
ACT Test Date: February 27, 2027
Regular Deadline: January 22, 2027
Late Deadline: February 9, 2027
ACT Test Date: April 10, 2027
Regular Deadline: March 5, 2027
Late Deadline: March 23, 2027
ACT Test Date: June 12, 2027
Regular Deadline: May 7, 2027
Late Deadline: May 25, 2027
ACT Test Date: July 10, 2027
Regular Deadline: June 4, 2027
Late Deadline: June 22, 2027
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