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AP Exam Dates 2026 — Complete Schedule for All Exams
By APScoreHub · March 28, 2026
AP exams in 2026 are held over two weeks in May. Here is the complete schedule for every AP exam, organized by date.
AP Exam Schedule 2026 — Week 1
Monday, May 4, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Chemistry |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Psychology |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Calculus AB |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Calculus BC |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP English Literature and Composition |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Chinese Language and Culture |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Japanese Language and Culture |
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP US Government and Politics |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Statistics |
| 2:00 PM |
AP French Language and Culture |
| 2:00 PM |
AP World History: Modern |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP English Language and Composition |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Art History |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Physics C: Mechanics |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
Friday, May 8, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP US History |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Human Geography |
| 2:00 PM |
AP European History |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Macroeconomics |
AP Exam Schedule 2026 — Week 2
Monday, May 11, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Biology |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Music Theory |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Physics 1 |
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Microeconomics |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Spanish Language and Culture |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Italian Language and Culture |
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Computer Science A |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Comparative Government and Politics |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Physics 2 |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Environmental Science |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Spanish Literature and Culture |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Computer Science Principles |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Precalculus |
Friday, May 15, 2026
| Time |
Exam |
| 8:00 AM |
AP Latin |
| 2:00 PM |
AP African American Studies |
| 2:00 PM |
AP Seminar |
Important Notes
All exams start at the listed local time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early — late arrivals may not be admitted.
Late testing is available May 19–22, 2026 for students with scheduling conflicts. Contact your AP coordinator.
Digital vs paper: Some AP exams in 2026 are taken digitally on a school-provided device. Check with your school which format applies to your exam.
What to Bring on Exam Day
- Photo ID (school ID is fine)
- Your AP ID (given by your school)
- Approved calculator for math and science exams
- Pencils (No. 2) for multiple choice
- Pens (black or dark blue) for free response
Do NOT bring: phones, smartwatches, any electronic device, notes, or scratch paper.
When Do AP Scores Come Out?
AP scores for the 2026 exam season are typically released in mid-July 2026 — usually the second or third week of July.
You can access your scores at collegeboard.org with your College Board account.
Estimate Your Score Before July
Don't wait until July to find out how you did. After your exam, use our free calculators to estimate your score based on how you felt about each section: