Updated for 2026

GCSE Exam Dates 2026

GCSE exams 2026 start on Monday 4 May 2026 and end on Friday 26 June 2026. Results day is Thursday 20 August 2026. Below is the full official timetable for every GCSE subject across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, and WJEC — plus a free printable PDF with a revision planner.

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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 BoardPaperDateTimeDuration
All BoardsPaper 1 (Non-Calculator)Thursday 14 May 20269:00 AM1h 30m
All BoardsPaper 2 (Calculator)Wednesday 3 June 20269:00 AM1h 30m
All BoardsPaper 3 (Calculator)Wednesday 10 June 20269:00 AM1h 30m

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GCSE English Exam Dates 2026

Exam BoardPaperDateTimeDuration
All BoardsEnglish Literature Paper 1Monday 11 May 20269:00 AM1h 45m
All BoardsEnglish Literature Paper 2Tuesday 19 May 20269:00 AM2h 15m
All BoardsEnglish Language Paper 1Thursday 21 May 20269:00 AM1h 45m
All BoardsEnglish Language Paper 2Friday 5 June 20269:00 AM1h 45m

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GCSE Science Exam Dates 2026

Dates apply to both Combined Science (Trilogy) and Separate Sciences

Exam BoardPaperDateTimeDuration
All BoardsBiology Paper 1Tuesday 12 May 20261:30 PM1h 15m
All BoardsChemistry Paper 1Monday 18 May 20269:00 AM1h 15m
All BoardsPhysics Paper 1Tuesday 2 June 20269:00 AM1h 15m
All BoardsBiology Paper 2Monday 8 June 20269:00 AM1h 15m
All BoardsChemistry Paper 2Friday 12 June 20269:00 AM1h 15m
All BoardsPhysics Paper 2Monday 15 June 20269:00 AM1h 15m

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