ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

Test DateRegular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date
Late Registration DeadlinePhoto Upload and Standby Deadline
October 18, 2025September 12September 30October 10
December 13, 2025November 7November 24December 5
February 14, 2026January 9January 23February 6
April 11, 2026March 6March 24April 3
June 13, 2026May 8May 29June 5
July 11, 2026*June 5June 24July 3
Information from the ACT – Check with them prior to test date to confirm specifics

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.