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2026 IB Exam May Calendar

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🎯 Prepare Smarter for May 2026

April 24 - May 20, 2026 • Click on any day to see exam details!

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📅 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
📝 Study Phase Week 1: Jump to your Week 1 study guide →

📅 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
📝 Study Phase Week 2: Jump to your Week 2 study guide →

📅 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
📝 Study Phase Week 3: Jump to your Week 3 study guide →

📅 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
📝 Study Phase Week 4: Jump to your Week 4 study guide →

📊 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
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April 23 - May 19, 2027
(No exams May 1st, subject to confirmation)

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