ACCA Exam Dates 2026

ACCA Exam Dates 2026: Full Session Calendar

ACCA exams run across four fixed sessions each year. For most papers — Applied Skills and Strategic Professional — these four windows are your only opportunities to sit. Knowing the exact dates matters for planning your study schedule, booking on time, and avoiding the higher late entry fees.

ACCA exam sessions 2026Session

Exam dates

Early entry deadline

Standard entry deadline

Late entry deadline

March 2026

2–13 March 2026

20 November 2025

8 January 2026

22 January 2026

June 2026

1–12 June 2026

19 February 2026

9 April 2026

23 April 2026

September 2026

7–18 September 2026

21 May 2026

9 July 2026

23 July 2026

December 2026

30 November–11 December 2026

20 August 2026

8 October 2026

22 October 2026

Always verify dates on ACCA's official website (accaglobal.com) before booking.

Entry fee tiers — why booking early saves moneyEntry tier

Approximate fee per paper

Early entry

£90–£120

Standard entry

£120–£160

Late entry

£180–£220

The difference between early and late entry can be £80–£100 per paper. Booking at early entry should be the default habit.

Which papers are available at each session?Applied Knowledge papers (BT, MA, FA): Computer Based Exams (CBEs) available on-demand throughout the year. Book directly with an approved ACCA exam centre when you're ready.

Applied Skills papers (LW, PM, TX, FR, AA, FM): Available at all four fixed exam sessions.

Strategic Professional papers (SBL, SBR, AFM, APM, ATX, AAA): Available at all four fixed exam sessions.

How to register for an ACCA exam• Log in to your ACCA online account at myacca.accaglobal.com

• Navigate to "Exam entry"
• Select the session you want to sit
• Choose your paper(s)
• Pay the entry fee — early entry if you're within the deadline, standard otherwise
• Choose your exam centre
• Confirm your booking and save your confirmation

Maximum: 4 papers per exam session and 8 papers per calendar year.

Results dates 2026Session

Approximate results date

March 2026

Late April / early May 2026

June 2026

Late July / early August 2026

September 2026

Late October / early November 2026

December 2026

Late January / early February 2027

Exact results dates are published by ACCA closer to each session.

Planning your study schedule around the exam calendar• Pick your target session first. Work backwards from the exam date to set your study start date. For Applied Skills papers, allow 15–20 weeks at 10 hours per week.

• Aim for early entry. It saves money and commits you to the session — which maintains momentum.
• Build in buffer for resits. Strategic Professional pass rates average 33–48% — resitting is normal.
• Match sessions to your work cycle. If your job is heavily committed in January, June is a better target than March.

See: How Long Does ACCA Take?

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Q: When are the ACCA exams in 2026?

A: ACCA runs four exam sessions in 2026: March (2–13 March), June (1–12 June), September (7–18 September), and December (30 November–11 December). Applied Knowledge papers (BT, MA, FA) are available on-demand throughout the year.

Q: How do I book an ACCA exam?

A: Log in to myacca.accaglobal.com, navigate to "Exam entry," select your session and paper(s), and pay the entry fee. Book at early entry if possible — it's significantly cheaper.

Q: How many ACCA exams can I sit at once?

A: A maximum of 4 papers per exam session and 8 papers per calendar year. Most working professionals sit 1–2 papers per session.

Q: When do ACCA results come out?

A: Results are typically released approximately six weeks after the exam session closes. For June 2026, expect results in late July or early August.

Q: What happens if I miss the exam entry deadline?

A: You can still enter at the late entry deadline but you'll pay a higher fee. If you miss the late entry deadline entirely, you'll need to wait for the next session.

Q: Can I defer my ACCA exam to a later session?

A: ACCA doesn't offer formal deferral. You'd need to withdraw from the current session (subject to refund rules) and re-enter for a later one. Check ACCA's current withdrawal and refund policy on accaglobal.com.

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Editorial NoteThis page should be reviewed and updated each November/December when ACCA publishes the following year's exam calendar.

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