Pearson Edexcel GCSE
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Summer 2026 Exam Timetable
Official final UK GCSE timetable summary with key 2026 dates for English, maths, science, history, geography, business, and computer science.
This page summarises Pearson's GCSE Summer 2026 Final Timetable for UK centres. It replaces the old 2025 calendar and focuses on the most searched GCSE subjects, while linking directly to the official Pearson PDF and spreadsheet for the full subject list.
If you need the exact final timetable for every GCSE subject, use the official downloads below. If you need the most common subjects quickly, use the tables on this page.
Summer 2026 Timetable Overview
Timetable window
Thursday, May 7, 2026 to Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The first listed exams appear on May 7, and the last listed exams appear on June 17 in Pearson's final timetable.
How sessions are shown
Morning and Afternoon
The official timetable uses session labels rather than one universal start time. Your school or exam centre will confirm the exact start time.
Best way to use this page
Check key subjects here
Then open the official PDF or XLSX if you need a full subject list, code-level detail, or a printable version.
Most Searched GCSE Subject Dates
These are the high-interest Pearson Edexcel GCSE Summer 2026 dates students usually check first.
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Literature | Paper 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| English Literature | Paper 2: 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789 | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Morning | 2h 15m |
| English Language | Paper 1: Fiction and Imaginative Writing | Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| English Language | Paper 2: Non-Fiction and Transactional Writing | Friday, June 5, 2026 | Morning | 2h 05m |
| Mathematics | Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Mathematics | Paper 2 (Calculator) | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Mathematics | Paper 3 (Calculator) | Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Business | Paper 1: Investigating Small Business | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 45m |
| Business | Paper 2: Building a Business | Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 45m |
| Computer Science | Paper 1: Principles of Computer Science | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 30m |
| Computer Science | Paper 2: Application of Computational Thinking | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Afternoon | 2h 00m |
Science and Combined Science Dates
Use this section for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Pearson Edexcel Combined Science.
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | Paper 1 | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 45m |
| Biology | Paper 2 | Monday, June 8, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Chemistry | Paper 1 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Chemistry | Paper 2 | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Physics | Paper 1 | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Physics | Paper 2 | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Combined Science | Paper 1: Biology 1 | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 10m |
| Combined Science | Paper 2: Chemistry 1 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | Morning | 1h 10m |
| Combined Science | Paper 3: Physics 1 | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | Morning | 1h 10m |
| Combined Science | Paper 4: Biology 2 | Monday, June 8, 2026 | Morning | 1h 10m |
| Combined Science | Paper 5: Chemistry 2 | Friday, June 12, 2026 | Morning | 1h 10m |
| Combined Science | Paper 6: Physics 2 | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Morning | 1h 10m |
History and Geography Dates
| Subject | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | Paper 1: Thematic Study and Historic Environment | Friday, May 15, 2026 | Morning | 1h 20m |
| History | Paper 2: Period Study and British Depth Study | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | Morning | 1h 50m |
| History | Paper 3: Modern Depth Study | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 30m |
| Geography A | Paper 1: The Physical Environment | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Geography A | Paper 2: The Human Environment | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 30m |
| Geography A | Paper 3: Geographical Investigations | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Geography B | Paper 1: Global Geographical Issues | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Geography B | Paper 2: UK Geographical Issues | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 45m |
| Geography B | Paper 3: People and Environment Issues | Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
Official Pearson Downloads and Notes
Official source used
Pearson's GCSE Summer 2026 Final Timetable page and the linked final PDF/XLSX files.
Why the old page was replaced
The previous file contained a Summer 2025 timetable. This version is rebuilt around the official Summer 2026 final timetable and checked against Pearson's live timetable hub in March 2026.
What to check next
Always confirm your subject entry, tier, and centre instructions. Pearson also notes that changes after final publication are summarised on its timetable information page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the final Pearson Edexcel GCSE Summer 2026 timetable?
Yes. This page summarises Pearson's official GCSE Summer 2026 Final Timetable for UK centres. The official files were published on May 6, 2025 and were checked again in March 2026.
When do Pearson Edexcel GCSE Summer 2026 exams start and end?
The first listed exams in the final timetable are on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The last listed exams in the published timetable are on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
When is Edexcel GCSE English Language in 2026?
English Language Paper 1 is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026 in the morning session. English Language Paper 2 is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026 in the morning session.
When is Edexcel GCSE maths in 2026?
Mathematics Paper 1 is on Thursday, May 14, 2026 in the morning session. Paper 2 is on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in the morning session, and Paper 3 is on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in the morning session.
Where can I download the full official Pearson Edexcel GCSE Summer 2026 timetable?
Use the official Pearson timetable page or the direct PDF and XLSX links near the top of this page. Those are the official files for the complete GCSE timetable.