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The ACT exam usually takes place on Saturdays. Students who are unable to take the ACT exam on Saturday because of religious reasons can select any non-Saturday test center while registering.
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ACT test dates
The below table shows all the ACT dates for 2026.
| ACT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Standby Deadline** | Format |
| February 14, 2026 | January 9 | January 23 | February 9 | March 3 |
| April 11, 2026 | March 6 | March 24 | April 6 | April 21 |
| June 13, 2026 | May 8 | May 29 | June 8 | June 23 |
| July 11, 2026* | June 5 | June 24 | July 6 | July 21 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for this date
**Standby deadline is the deadline that provides you with an opportunity to take the test even after you miss the late registration deadline. To know more about this, check ACT’s official website.
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References
- ACT Test Registration Information: ACT. (n.d.). Retrieved from Dec 20, 2024, from https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html
- Standby Testing for the ACT: ACT. (n.d.). Retrieved from Dec 20, 2024, from https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration/standby-testing.html
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Jan 02, 2026
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