AP Exam Dates 2026 — Complete Schedule for All Exams

By Sarah Mitchell · March 28, 2026 · 3 min read · ✓ Verified 2026 CB data

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:

AP Biology Score Calculator — exam May 11
AP Chemistry Score Calculator — exam May 4
AP Calculus AB Score Calculator — exam May 4
AP US History Score Calculator — exam May 8
AP Psychology Score Calculator — exam May 4
AP Statistics Score Calculator — exam May 6
AP English Language Score Calculator — exam May 7
See all 27 AP calculators
When Do AP Scores Come Out?
What Is a Good AP Score?

Sources & Data

Sarah Mitchell · AP Educator & Tutor

Sarah Mitchell has tutored AP students for 8 years and scored 5s on 11 AP exams. She writes about AP scoring strategy and exam preparation at APScoreHub.