ACT 2026/ 18 / 19 Dates, Locations, and Fees National Test Dates
National test dates are for the United States, United States territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. If you have missed the late registration deadline for a test date, you may be able to request standby testing.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | August 4, 2026 | August 5-18, 2026 |
| October 28, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | September 23-October 6, 2026 |
| December 9, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | November 4-17, 2026 |
| February 10, 2026* | January 12, 2026 | January 13-19, 2026 |
| April 14, 2026 | March 9, 2026 | March 10-23, 2026 |
| June 9, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 5-18, 2026 |
| July 14, 2026* | June 15, 2026 | June 16-22, 2026 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February and July test dates.
| Test Date | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | ||
| October 27, 2026 | ||
| December 8, 2026 | ||
| February 9, 2026* | ||
| April 13, 2026 | ||
| June 8, 2026 | ||
| July 13, 2026* |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the February and July test dates.