GCSE Exam Dates 2026
Complete timetable for all GCSE exams in Summer 2026. Covers AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC exam boards.
Exams Start
Monday 4 May 2026
Exams End
Friday 26 June 2026
Results Day
Thursday 20 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. Always confirm your personalised timetable with your school.
GCSE Maths Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) | Thursday 14 May 2026 | AM | 1h 30m |
| All Boards | Paper 2 (Calculator) | Wednesday 3 June 2026 | AM | 1h 30m |
| All Boards | Paper 3 (Calculator) | Wednesday 10 June 2026 | AM | 1h 30m |
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GCSE English Exam Dates 2026
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | English Literature Paper 1 | Monday 11 May 2026 | AM | 1h 45m |
| All Boards | English Literature Paper 2 | Tuesday 19 May 2026 | PM | 2h 15m |
| All Boards | English Language Paper 1 | Thursday 21 May 2026 | AM | 1h 45m |
| All Boards | English Language Paper 2 | Friday 5 June 2026 | AM | 1h 45m |
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GCSE Science Exam Dates 2026
Dates apply to both Combined Science (Trilogy) and Separate Sciences
| Exam Board | Paper | Date | Session | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Boards | Biology Paper 1 | Tuesday 12 May 2026 | PM | 1h 15m |
| All Boards | Chemistry Paper 1 | Monday 18 May 2026 | AM | 1h 15m |
| All Boards | Physics Paper 1 | Tuesday 2 June 2026 | AM | 1h 15m |
| All Boards | Biology Paper 2 | Monday 8 June 2026 | AM | 1h 15m |
| All Boards | Chemistry Paper 2 | Friday 12 June 2026 | AM | 1h 15m |
| All Boards | Physics Paper 2 | Monday 15 June 2026 | AM | 1h 15m |
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What These Dates Mean for Revision
With Maths Paper 1 on 14 May 2026, students realistically have until Easter to complete their learning. That leaves just 4 months of focused revision time.
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