🎓 2026 AP Exam Calendar
May 4-8 & May 11-15, 2026 • Click on any day to see exam details!
📅 Week 1: May 4-8, 2026
Biology • Latin
European History • Microeconomics
Chemistry • Human Geography
US Government and Politics
English Literature and Composition
Comparative Government • Physics 1
Physics 2 • World History: Modern
African American Studies • Statistics
Italian Language • US History
Chinese Language • Macroeconomics
📅 Week 2: May 11-15, 2026
Calculus AB • Calculus BC
Music Theory • Seminar
French Language • Precalculus
Japanese Language • Psychology
English Language • German Language
Physics C: Mechanics • Spanish Literature
Art History • Spanish Language
Computer Science Principles • Physics C: E&M
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
📝 Important Notes & Deadlines
Morning: 8:00-9:00 AM Local Time
Afternoon: 12:00-1:00 PM Local Time
AP Art & Design: May 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Due April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
(Seminar, Research, CS Principles)
📋 Exam-Day Logistics & Official Rules
- ⏰ Schools must begin the morning session between 8–9 a.m. and the afternoon session between 12–1 p.m. local time.
- 🚫 No early or unscheduled testing is allowed under any circumstances.
- 📝 AP coordinators should order late-testing exams if a student has two exams at the same time or a sanctioned conflict.
🗓️ Key Deadlines for Portfolio & Performance Tasks
April 30, 2026 (11:59 p.m. ET) is the final submission deadline for:
- 🎓 AP Seminar & AP Research performance tasks
- 💻 AP Computer Science Principles Create performance task
🆘 What If I Need Late Testing?
If illness, athletic events, religious observance, or exam overlap prevents you from testing on the standard dates, College Board's late-testing schedule offers alternate windows the following week. Speak with your AP coordinator no later than March so they can order the correct makeup materials.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⏱️ How early should I arrive on test day?
Plan to be in your designated testing room 30 minutes before the official start (e.g., 7:30 a.m. for morning exams) for ID check-in and seating.
📅 Can I take two exams scheduled at the same time?
You can't sit for two simultaneous exams on the standard calendar, but you may request one of them during the late-testing window (no extra fee if the conflict is official).
📝 What materials are allowed in the exam room?
Valid photo ID, No. 2 pencils, black or dark-blue pens, an approved calculator (for math/science exams), and a College Board–approved ruler for Physics. Phones & smart-watches must stay outside.
📊 How are morning vs. afternoon exams scored?
All scoring is centralized; the time of day has no effect on rubrics or curve. Focus on pacing, rest, and bringing permitted supplies.
