ACT Test Dates for 2026
Looking for information about the 2026 ACT test dates? Look no further! The charts below provide comprehensive information about the test dates, regular registration deadlines, late registration deadlines, and score release dates.
2026 ACT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
Test Date
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
Initial Online Score Release
February 14, 2026
January 9, 2026
January 23, 2026
February 19, 2026
April 11, 2026
March 6, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 16, 2026
June 13, 2026
May 8, 2026
May 29, 2026
June 18, 2026
July 11, 2026\*
June 5, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 16, 2026
September 19, 2026
August 14, 2026
September 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 17, 2026
September 11, 2026
September 29, 2026
October 22, 2026
December 12, 2026
November 6, 2026
November 29, 2026
December 17, 2026
\*The test is not available in New York for the July test date.
Note: The dates provided in these charts are based on information released by the ACT and previous ACT test dates. In some cases, the information provided has not yet been confirmed by the ACT. Visit www.act.org for the most up-to-date published information.
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Frequently asked questions
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