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ACT® National Test Dates 2026-2027

Every national ACT® test date and registration deadline for 2026-2027, plus how to be ready for test day.

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Below are the official ACT national test dates for the 2026-2027 testing year, with the regular and late registration deadlines for each date. National test dates apply to the United States, U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada (New York and international locations follow a separate schedule).

The ACT is offered seven times a year. Regular registration usually closes about five weeks before each test date, followed by a late-registration window (with an added fee) a couple of weeks later. If you miss the late deadline, you may be able to request standby testing through your ACT account. Register and find your test center at act.org.

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Test Date (National) Registration Deadline Late fee Required
September 19, 2026 August 14, 2026 September 1, 2026
October 17, 2026 (My Answer Key available for this test date) September 11, 2026 September 29, 2026
December 12, 2026 (My Answer Key available for this test date) November 6, 2026 November 29, 2026
February 27, 2027 January 22, 2027 February 9, 2027
April 10, 2027 (My Answer Key available for this test date) March 5, 2027 March 23, 2027
June 12, 2027 (My Answer Key available for this test date) May 7, 2027 May 25, 2027
July 10, 2027 June 4, 2027 June 22, 2027
September 11, 2027 August 6, 2027 August 24, 2027
October 16, 2027 September 10, 2027 September 28, 2027

* ACT national test dates exclude New York and international locations, which follow a separate schedule. Dates and deadlines are set by ACT, Inc. Always confirm at act.org.

ACT® Test Dates: Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next ACT national test date?
The ACT is offered on seven national test dates each year, usually in September, October, December, February, April, June, and July. The full 2026-2027 schedule, with every regular and late registration deadline, is listed in the table above. Registration deadlines typically fall about four to five weeks before each test date.
What is the registration deadline for the ACT?
Each ACT national test date has a regular registration deadline roughly five weeks before the test, followed by a late-registration window (with an added fee) about two weeks before. You can find both deadlines for every upcoming date in the schedule above.
How much does the ACT cost?
ACT registration fees are set by ACT, Inc. and depend on whether you add the optional Writing section and whether you register during the late window. Check act.org for current pricing. To make the most of test day, explore Jumpstart's ACT prep options below.
What is ACT standby testing?
If you miss the late-registration deadline for a test date, you may be able to request standby testing through your ACT account. Standby lets you test if seats are available at your center on test day. See act.org for standby eligibility and details.
Where can I take the ACT?
The ACT is administered at approved test centers across the United States, U.S. territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. You choose your test center when you register at act.org. National test dates exclude New York and international locations, which follow a separate schedule.
Do I still need to prepare for the new, shorter ACT?
Yes. The redesigned ACT is shorter and makes Science optional, but it tests the same core content, so a focused review still raises scores. See what's changing on the new ACT, or get started with the Complete ACT Review.

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