AP Exam Dates 2026: Complete May Schedule
Every AP exam date and time for May 2026, organized by week. Includes hybrid vs fully digital format notes and what to bring.
The 2026 AP Exam administration runs May 4–15, 2026. All times are local time at your test center.
Official schedule source: College Board AP Exam Calendar.
Week 1: May 4–8
| Date | Time | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 4 | 12 PM | AP European History |
| Mon, May 4 | 12 PM | AP Microeconomics |
| Mon, May 4 | 8 AM | AP Biology |
| Tue, May 5 | 8 AM | AP Human Geography |
| Tue, May 5 | 12 PM | AP US Government |
| Wed, May 6 | 8 AM | AP English Literature |
| Wed, May 6 | 12 PM | AP Comparative Government |
| Wed, May 6 | 12 PM | AP Physics 1 |
| Thu, May 7 | 8 AM | AP Physics 2 |
| Thu, May 7 | 12 PM | AP Statistics |
| Fri, May 8 | 12 PM | AP Macroeconomics |
Week 2: May 11–15
| Date | Time | Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 11 | 8 AM | AP Calculus AB |
| Mon, May 11 | 8 AM | AP Calculus BC |
| Tue, May 12 | 8 AM | AP Precalculus |
| Wed, May 13 | 12 PM | AP Physics C: Mechanics |
| Thu, May 14 | 12 PM | AP Physics C: E&M |
| Thu, May 14 | 12 PM | AP Computer Science Principles |
| Fri, May 15 | 8 AM | AP Environmental Science |
| Fri, May 15 | 12 PM | AP Computer Science A |
Additional exams (Psychology, Chemistry, English Language, US History, World History) fall in the standard May window — confirm exact dates with your AP coordinator or apstudents.collegeboard.org.
Format Reminders
- Fully digital: History, English, Gov, Human Geo, ES, CSA, CSP — typed FRQs in Bluebook
- Hybrid digital: Calc, Bio, Chem, Physics, Econ, Stats — MCQ in Bluebook, handwritten FRQs
See fully digital vs hybrid for the complete list.
Study Calendar Tips
8 weeks out: Start with your complete study guide for each subject.
4 weeks out: Full-length practice tests + score calculators.
1 week out: Exam day checklist + light review only.
Also see: AP registration deadlines · When to start AP prep · AP exam length by subject
Exam morning: Arrive 30 min early. Device charged. No notes.
Sources: College Board AP Exam Calendar (apstudents.collegeboard.org). Verified July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When do AP exams start in 2026?
The 2026 AP Exam administration runs May 4–15, 2026, with most exams at 8 AM or 12 PM local time.
Can I take two AP exams on the same day?
College Board schedules conflicting exams on alternate dates. Check your school's AP coordinator for your specific schedule.
When do AP scores come out?
Scores typically release in July. See our guide on when AP scores come out.