ACT · Official schedule
2026-2027 ACT score release dates
All seven 2026-2027 ACT national test dates, each with its initial score release date and registration deadlines.
7 release dates listed, 6 still ahead.
October 2026
2 releases- ACTACT scores
Oct 6. National test date Sep 19, 2026. Register by Aug 14, 2026, late Sep 1, 2026
No official release timeDate passed - ACTACT scores
Oct 27. National test date Oct 17, 2026. Register by Sep 11, 2026, late Sep 29, 2026
No official release timeScheduled
December 2026
1 release- ACTACT scores
Dec 22. National test date Dec 12, 2026. Register by Nov 6, 2026, late Nov 29, 2026
No official release timeScheduled
March 2027
1 release- ACTACT scores
Mar 16. National test date Feb 27, 2027. Register by Jan 22, 2027, late Feb 9, 2027
No official release timeScheduled
April 2027
1 release- ACTACT scores
Apr 20. National test date Apr 10, 2027. Register by Mar 5, 2027, late Mar 23, 2027
No official release timeScheduled
June 2027
1 release- ACTACT scores
Jun 23. National test date Jun 12, 2027. Register by May 7, 2027, late May 25, 2027
No official release timeScheduled
July 2027
1 release- ACTACT scores
Jul 20. National test date Jul 10, 2027. Register by Jun 4, 2027, late Jun 22, 2027
No official release timeScheduled
Understanding ACT score release
- SAT, ACT and APACT score release dates and why writing scores come laterACT lists an initial release date for each national test. Over 97% of scores arrive within about 2 to 4 weeks; writing can lag behind.Read the guide
- Score release basicsWhat time are exam scores released? Official times by examLSAT at 9 a.m. ET, MCAT by 5 p.m. ET and COMLEX by 5 p.m. Central. Most other exams publish no time at all, and that changes how you wait.Read the guide