ACT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines 2025-2026
The ACT is offered on 7 Saturdays every year. The test dates typically fall in February, April, June, July, September, October, and December.
2024-2025 ACT National Test Dates
| TEST DATE | REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
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September 6, 2025
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August 1, 2025
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August 19, 2025
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October 18, 2025
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September 12, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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December 13, 2025
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November 7, 2025
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November 24, 2025
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February 14, 2026 |
January 9, 2026
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January 23, 2026
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April 11, 2026 |
March 6, 2026
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March 24, 2026 |
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June 13, 2026 |
May 8, 2026 |
May 29, 2026 |
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July 11, 2025 |
June 5, 2026 |
June 24, 2026 |
Test dates and registration deadlines are subject to change. Please visit ACT’s website for the most current information.
ACT School Day Testing
The ACT might also be offered by your school in the fall or spring. Check with your counselor to see if the ACT is available at your school.
Fall 2025 ACT School Day Testing
- Paper Dates
- October 14, 2025
- October 28, 2025
- Online Windows
- October 14-17, 2025
- October 20-24, 2025
- October 28-31, 2025
- November 3-7, 2025
Initial Spring 2026 ACT School Day Testing (Online Only)
- Online Windows
- February 24-27, 2026
- March 2-6, 2026
Early Spring 2026 ACT School Day Testing
- Paper Dates
- March 10, 2026
- March 24, 2026
- Online Windows
- March 10-13, 2026
- March 16-20, 2026
- March 24-27, 2026
- March 30 – April 3, 2026
Late Spring 2026 ACT School Day Testing
- Paper Dates
- April 7, 2026
- April 21, 2026
- Online Windows
- April 7-10, 2026
- April 13-17, 2026
- April 21-24, 2026
- April 27 – May 1, 2026
How do I register for the ACT?
You can register for upcoming test dates on ACT’s website. Testing sites can fill up quickly, so it’s best to plan ahead and register as soon as possible.
You can take the ACT multiple times. We recommend planning on testing at least twice.
How much does it cost to take the ACT?
Standard registration for the ACT is $68 and includes the English, Math, and Reading sections. There is a $4 fee to add the Science section and a $25 fee to add the Writing section.
Late registration for the ACT is $108 ($68 standard registration fee + $40 late registration fee).
There are additional fees for changing your test date or location. Please visit ACT’s website for a complete list of fees.
Students with financial need may apply for a fee waiver, which covers registration for two ACT dates, ACT My Answer Key (TIR), additional score reports, and waived application fees at participating colleges.
If you have an ACT fee waiver, you are eligible for Test Innovators’ SAT and ACT Practice Scholarship, which provides one year of full access to our SAT and ACT practice materials. Learn more and apply here.
What if I can’t take the ACT on a Saturday?
The ACT is offered on alternative dates for students who can’t take the test on Saturdays for religious reasons. If you’re unable to take the ACT on a Saturday, you can search for a test center by entering your state and zip code and selecting “Non-Saturday.”
If there aren’t any test centers within 75 miles of your home or a reasonable travel distance, contact ACT.
Are you ready for the ACT?
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Originally published on October 31, 2024. Updated on July 24, 2025.
