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2026 IB Exam May Calendar

⏰ Time Until May 2026 IB Exams
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April 24 - May 20, 2026 • Click on any day to see exam details!

🔍 Find Your Exam Date

📅 Week 1: April 24 - May 1, 2026

FRI • APR 24
🌅 Morning
No Exams
🌇 Afternoon
School-based syllabus • Language & culture
MON • APR 27
🌅 Morning
School-based syllabus • Language & culture
🌇 Afternoon
Language A Literature (except English, French & Spanish)
TUE • APR 28
🌅 Morning
Language A Literature paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Physics • Sports, Exercise & Health Science
WED • APR 29
🌅 Morning
Physics • Sports Science paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Business Management
THU • APR 30
🌅 Morning
Business Management paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Computer Science • Environmental Systems
FRI • MAY 1
🌅 Morning
No Exams
🌇 Afternoon
No Exams
🌺 International Workers' Day

📅 Week 2: May 4 - May 8, 2026

MON • MAY 4
🌅 Morning
Computer Science • Environmental Systems paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
History papers 1 & 2
TUE • MAY 5
🌅 Morning
History paper 3 (HL)
🌇 Afternoon
Language & Literature • Language B
WED • MAY 6
🌅 Morning
Language B paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Psychology paper 1
THU • MAY 7
🌅 Morning
Psychology papers 2 & 3 (HL)
🌇 Afternoon
English A: Language & Literature • Literature paper 1
FRI • MAY 8
🌅 Morning
English A: Language & Literature • Literature paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Geography paper 1

📅 Week 3: May 11 - May 15, 2026

MON • MAY 11
🌅 Morning
Geography papers 2 & 3 (HL)
🌇 Afternoon
Biology paper 1
TUE • MAY 12
🌅 Morning
Biology papers 2 & 3 (HL)
🌇 Afternoon
Economics paper 2
WED • MAY 13
🌅 Morning
Economics papers 1 & 3 (HL)
🌇 Afternoon
Spanish A Literature paper 1
THU • MAY 14
🌅 Morning
Spanish A Literature paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Mathematics (AA & AI) paper 1
FRI • MAY 15
🌅 Morning
Mathematics (AA & AI) paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Chemistry paper 1

📅 Week 4: May 18 - May 20, 2026

MON • MAY 18
🌅 Morning
Chemistry papers 2 & 3 (HL)
🌇 Afternoon
Visual Arts • Theatre • Film
TUE • MAY 19
🌅 Morning
Visual Arts • Theatre • Film paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
French A Literature paper 1
WED • MAY 20
🌅 Morning
French A Literature paper 2
🌇 Afternoon
Mathematics (AA & AI) paper 3 (HL)
🎉 Final Exam Day

📊 180-Day IB Exam Preparation Timeline

6M

November 2025 - Start Your Revision

  • ✓ Create comprehensive study schedule for all subjects
  • ✓ Identify weak topics through past paper analysis
  • ✓ Organize notes and study materials by topic
  • ✓ Complete all Internal Assessments (IA) drafts
  • ✓ Start Extended Essay final revisions
4M

January 2026 - Deep Content Review

  • ✓ Review all syllabus content systematically
  • ✓ Create summary notes and flashcards
  • ✓ Submit all IAs for final marking
  • ✓ Complete TOK essay and presentation
  • ✓ Begin targeted practice on weak areas
3M

February 2026 - Past Papers Intensive

  • ✓ Complete 5+ past papers per subject under timed conditions
  • ✓ Analyze marking schemes thoroughly
  • ✓ Identify common question patterns
  • ✓ Practice Paper 3 (HL subjects) extensively
  • ✓ Join study groups for collaborative learning
2M

March 2026 - Targeted Practice

  • ✓ Focus on high-weightage topics
  • ✓ Complete 10+ past papers per subject
  • ✓ Perfect exam technique and time management
  • ✓ Memorize key formulas and definitions
  • ✓ Review command terms (analyze, evaluate, discuss, etc.)
1M

April 2026 - Final Review & Mock Exams

  • ✓ Complete full mock exams under exam conditions
  • ✓ Review all summary notes and flashcards
  • ✓ Focus on psychological preparation and stress management
  • ✓ Prepare exam materials (calculator, pens, ID)
  • ✓ Confirm exam dates, times, and locations
1W

Final Week - Light Review & Rest

  • ✓ Light review of key concepts only (no new material)
  • ✓ Prioritize sleep (8+ hours per night)
  • ✓ Stay hydrated and eat healthy meals
  • ✓ Visualize success and maintain positive mindset
  • ✓ Double-check exam schedule and materials

📝 Important Notes & Guidelines

🌍 Special Scheduling:
English, French & Spanish scheduled separately
Different from November session
🌺 May 1st Holiday:
No exams scheduled on International Workers' Day
Recognized globally by IB
🗓️ 2027 Preview:
April 23 - May 19, 2027
(No exams May 1st, subject to confirmation)

Estimate Outcomes with IB Predicted Grades

As you build your study schedule, estimate outcomes with IB predicted grades to track progress against your target.

IB May 2026 Exam Schedule

For subject-by-subject timings and papers, see the full IB May 2026 exam schedule.

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