A-Level Exam Dates 2026
Complete timetable for all A-Level exams in Summer 2026. Covers AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards.
Exams Start
Monday 11 May 2026
Exams End
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Results Day
Thursday 13 August 2026
Official 2026 Timetable
These dates are from the official exam board timetables published for Summer 2026. All major boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) now use the same dates for core subjects. Contingency day: Wednesday 24 June 2026. Always confirm your personalised timetable with your school.
A-Level Maths Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | Paper 1: Pure Mathematics | Wednesday 3 June 2026 | PM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 2: Pure & Mechanics/Statistics | Thursday 11 June 2026 | PM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 3: Statistics & Mechanics | Thursday 18 June 2026 | PM | 2h |
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A-Level Physics Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | Paper 1 | Wednesday 20 May 2026 | PM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 2 | Monday 1 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 3 | Monday 8 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
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A-Level Chemistry Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | Paper 1: Inorganic & Physical | Tuesday 2 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 2: Organic & Physical | Tuesday 9 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 3: Practical Skills | Monday 15 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
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A-Level Biology Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | Paper 1 | Thursday 4 June 2026 | PM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 2 | Friday 12 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
| All Boards | Paper 3 | Tuesday 16 June 2026 | AM | 2h |
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What These Dates Mean for Your A-Levels
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