Future ACT dates are only confirmed a little more than a year in advance, but at PrepScholar, we've researched patterns from previous testing years to predict future ACT test dates.
In this guide, we'll provide the confirmed and likely dates for 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029. From the data we've looked at, we can predict these dates with a fair degree of confidence. If you're looking for sooner ACT test dates, check out this article. on upcoming ACT test dates and how to choose the best test date for you.
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ACT Test Dates and Deadlines 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 test dates haven't been listed by the ACT yet, tentatively or otherwise. For more information about date accuracy for our projections, see our note below.
| Test Date | Deadline | Late Deadline | Online Score Release* |
| Sept 5, 2026 | Sept 31, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sept 15; Oct 30, 2026 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Sept 18, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | Nov 10; Dec 11, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026; Jan 29, 2027 |
| Feb 5, 2027 | Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | Feb 16; Apr 2, 2027 |
| April 9, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 | April 20; June 4, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | Apr 30, 2027 | May 14, 2027 | June 15; July 30, 2027 |
| July 10, 2027 | June 4, 2027 | June 18, 2027 | July 20; Sept 3, 2027 |
* Students will receive their scores sometime within these reporting windows
2027-2028 ACT Test Dates
All of these dates for the 2027-2028 ACT testing year are our own estimations.
| Test Date | Deadline | Late Deadline | Online Score Release* |
| Sept 4, 2027 | July 30, 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 | Sept 14; Oct 29, 2027 |
| Oct 23, 2027 | Sept 17, 2027 | Oct 1, 2027 | Nov 9; Dec 10, 2027 |
| Dec 4, 2027 | Oct 29, 2027 | Nov 12, 2027 | Dec 14, 2027; Jan 28, 2028 |
| Feb 5, 2028 | Jan 1, 2028 | Jan 15, 2028 | Feb 16; Apr 2, 2028 |
| April 8, 2028 | March 4, 2028 | Mar 18, 2028 | April 19; June 3, 2028 |
| June 7, 2028 | May 2, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | June 17; Aug 1, 2025 |
| July 12, 2028 | June 6, 2028 | June 20, 2028 | July 22; Sept 5, 2028 |
* Students will receive their scores sometime within these reporting windows
ACT Test Dates and Deadlines 2028-2029
The 2028-2029 test dates haven't been listed by ACT, Inc. yet, tentatively or otherwise. They're based on our own projections. For more information about date accuracy, see our note below.
| Test Date | Deadline | Late Deadline | Online Score Release* |
| Sept 9, 2028 | Aug 4, 2028 | Aug 18, 2028 | Sept 19; Nov 3, 2028 |
| Oct 21, 2028 | Sept 16, 2028 | Sept 30, 2028 | Nov 8; Dec 9, 2028 |
| Dec 9, 2028 | Nov 4, 2028 | Nov 18, 2028 | Dec 20, 2028; Feb 3, 2029 |
| Feb 10, 2029 | Jan 6, 2029 | Jan 20, 2029 | Feb 22; Apr 8, 2029 |
| April 7, 2029 | Mar 3, 2029 | Mar 17, 2029 | April 18; June 2, 2029 |
| June 9, 2029 | May 5, 2029 | May 19, 2029 | June 20; Aug 7, 2029 |
| July 14, 2029 | June 8, 2029 | June 22, 2029 | July 24; Sept 4, 2029 |
* Students will receive their scores sometime within these reporting windows
How Accurate Are These Future ACT Test Dates?
The ACT test dates and registration deadlines for future years should be fairly accurate, as there's little variation from year to year. The score release dates for all years are less predictable, but scores should come out within a week of the anticipated score release dates.
Also, note that not everyone receives their multiple-choice scores at the same time.
How to Use These ACT Test Date Projections
Most of the future ACT dates in this article should be correct. If you have an idea of the month and year you want to take the test, you can check to see whether your test date is on the same day as, say, prom or your birthday.
Basically, these charts make it easy to figure out whether you'll have any possible conflicts. If any of the test dates are off, they'll most likely be exactly a week earlier or later.
Remember, though, that there is some margin of error and these are still just projections. You can plan your ACT schedule using our projections, but definitely check again within a year of the test for the confirmed dates. Nevertheless, the above dates should give you a good idea of when future ACTs will take place.
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What's Next?
Are you wondering when you should sign up to take the ACT for the first time? This guide to choosing the right ACT test date describes the most important considerations to help you choose the best test date for you.
Starting your ACT prep? Check out our guide on the best ways to study for the ACT for all the tips you need to know to reach your goal score. In addition, learn how to make your own study plan.
Practice tests are an important part of ACT prep, and our guide to using ACT practice tests will explain everything you need to know about how to use them correctly.
