ACCA Exam Dates & Timetable 2026: September & December Sessions
ACCA Exam Dates & Timetable 2026: September & December Sessions
The complete ACCA exam calendar — entry deadlines, the full day-by-day exam timetable, and results release dates for the September and December 2026 sittings. All deadlines in UK time; local start times and India/UK/GCC notes included.
ACCA's September 2026 exam session runs 7–11 September 2026. Standard entry closes 27 July 2026 and late entry closes 3 August 2026 (both 23:59 UK time). Results are released 19 October 2026. The following session, December 2026, runs 7–11 December, with standard entry closing 2 November 2026 and results on 18 January 2027.
Two sessions left in 2026. Enter by 27 July to sit in September, or by 2 November to sit in December. Miss the standard date and a pricier late window stays open for one more week.
September 2026 results are released on 19 October 2026 and December 2026 results on 18 January 2027. For release times (UK & India local), how to get results by SMS, and the administrative review windows, see our dedicated guide.
ACCA results dates & time →1. ACCA 2026 sessions at a glance
March and June 2026 have already taken place, so two sessions remain. All deadlines below are 23:59 UK time on the listed date — convert to your local time before you rely on them.
| Session | Exam week | Standard entry | Late entry | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 7–11 Sep 2026 | 27 Jul 2026 | 3 Aug 2026 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| December 2026 | 7–11 Dec 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 |
2. The September 2026 timeline, month by month
From entry opening to results, here is how the September 2026 session unfolds. The December session follows the same shape, shifted three months later.
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3. September 2026 exam timetable
The main session timetable runs Monday to Friday. In September, only selected variants of Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams are offered — at exam centres and in remote (remotely invigilated) sessions, which share an identical timetable.
| Mon 7 Sep | Tue 8 Sep | Wed 9 Sep | Thu 10 Sep | Fri 11 Sep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit & Assurance (AA) | Taxation (TX) | Performance Management (PM) | Financial Reporting (FR) | Financial Management (FM) |
| Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA) | Strategic Business Leader (SBL) | Advanced Performance Management (APM) | Strategic Business Reporting (SBR) | Corporate & Business Law (LW) |
| Advanced Taxation (ATX) | Advanced Financial Management (AFM) |
Local start times vary by country and are published on the ACCA Exam Planner and printed on your exam docket.
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| Milestone | Date (23:59 UK) |
|---|---|
| Exam entry opens | 5 May 2026 |
| Standard exam entry deadline | 27 July 2026 |
| Amend an existing entry / additional-support requests | 27 July 2026 |
| Late exam entry deadline | 3 August 2026 |
| Mandatory system test (remote exams) | From 30 August, before check-in |
| Exams take place | 7–11 September 2026 |
| Centre complaints closing date | 15 September 2026 |
| Mitigating circumstances closing date | 22 September 2026 |
| Exam cancellation requests | 23 September 2026 |
| Results released | 19 October 2026 |
| Administrative review closing date | 28 October 2026 |
| Administrative review / mitigating circumstances appeal | 18 November 2026 |
To receive results by SMS you must opt in via myACCA at least seven days before results are released. You only need to do this once — all future results are then sent by text.
5. December 2026 session & deadlines
December is a full session: all Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams and all variants are available, except certain Corporate and Business Law (LW) variants, which are sat as on-demand CBEs. Exams run 7–11 December 2026; confirm your exact paper day on the Exam Planner and docket.
September vs December — which should you sit? If your paper or variant isn't in September's limited line-up, December carries every variant. If you're ready now and your exam is in the September grid above, there's no need to wait. Not sure which papers you even need to sit? Check the ACCA exemptions calculator first.
Not ready for September? December entry opens 4 August 2026 — bookmark this page and check back when it opens, or get a head start on your study materials now.
| Milestone | Date (23:59 UK) |
|---|---|
| Exam entry opens | 4 August 2026 |
| Standard exam entry deadline | 2 November 2026 |
| Amend an existing entry / additional-support requests | 2 November 2026 |
| Late exam entry deadline | 9 November 2026 |
| Mandatory system test (remote exams) | From 29 November, before check-in |
| Exams take place | 7–11 December 2026 |
| Centre complaints closing date | 15 December 2026 |
| Mitigating circumstances closing date | 22 December 2026 |
| Exam cancellation requests | 23 December 2026 |
| Results released | 18 January 2027 |
| Administrative review closing date | 27 January 2027 |
| Administrative review / mitigating circumstances appeal | 17 February 2027 |
6. How ACCA exam entry works
7. Sitting ACCA worldwide — India, UK, the UAE & beyond
The exam dates and deadlines above are the same everywhere — they are set by ACCA in UK time and apply whether you sit in London, Delhi, Dubai or anywhere else. What changes locally is your exam start time (published on the ACCA Exam Planner and printed on your docket) and your exam fee, charged in GBP and varying slightly by country. UK candidates sit at the listed UK time; India is UK +4:30/+5:30, and the UAE is UK +3/+4, depending on daylight saving.
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8. Frequently asked questions
When is the next ACCA exam session?
The next session is September 2026, held 7–11 September 2026. Standard exam entry closes 27 July 2026 and late entry closes 3 August 2026 (both 23:59 UK time).
What is the ACCA exam entry deadline for September 2026?
Standard entry closes 27 July 2026. A late-entry window (at a higher fee) stays open until 3 August 2026. Both deadlines are 23:59 UK time.
When are the December 2026 ACCA exams and entry deadlines?
December 2026 exams run 7–11 December 2026. Standard entry closes 2 November 2026 and late entry closes 9 November 2026.
When are ACCA results released?
September 2026 results are released on 19 October 2026. December 2026 results are released on 18 January 2027. Opt in via myACCA at least seven days before release to receive results by text.
How many times a year can I sit ACCA exams?
Session exams run four times a year — March, June, September and December. In addition, Applied Knowledge exams, the seven Foundations exams and some LW variants are on-demand CBEs you can sit year-round.
Which exams are available in September versus December?
September offers Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams in limited variants only. December is a full session with all variants available, except certain Corporate and Business Law (LW) variants, which are sat as on-demand CBEs.
What happens if I miss the standard entry deadline?
You can still enter during the late-entry window at a higher fee — until 3 August 2026 for September, or 9 November 2026 for December. Miss the late deadline and you'll need to wait for the next session.
What is the ACCA exam entry fee for 2026?
ACCA exam fees are charged in GBP and vary slightly by country. A standard Applied Skills entry is roughly £151 in India versus £155 in the UAE and Mauritius; late entry costs more. Initial registration is £30 in India (after discount) or £89 elsewhere. Estimate your full cost with the ACCA Fee Calculator.
When are the ACCA exams?
ACCA holds exams four times a year — March, June, September and December. The next sitting is September 2026 (7–11 September), followed by December 2026 (7–11 December). Applied Knowledge and Foundations exams are on-demand and can be sat year-round.
When is the next ACCA exam?
The next ACCA session sitting is 7–11 September 2026. Standard entry closes 27 July 2026 and late entry closes 3 August 2026. After that, the December 2026 sitting runs 7–11 December.
When do ACCA exams take place in 2026?
The 2026 session exams take place across five days each quarter: March, June, then 7–11 September and 7–11 December. Your specific paper falls on one of those five days — check the ACCA Exam Planner or your docket for the exact day and local start time.
Where can I find the ACCA exam timetable for 2026?
The full September 2026 day-by-day timetable is in the timetable section above; December 2026 follows the same Monday-to-Friday pattern with all variants available. Centre-based and remote (remotely invigilated) sittings share an identical timetable. Local start times are on the ACCA Exam Planner and your exam docket.
When are ACCA results released, and at what time?
September 2026 results are released on 19 October 2026 and December 2026 results on 18 January 2027. Results are published in myACCA in the early hours of UK time and sent by email; opt in at least seven days beforehand to also receive them by SMS. For release times in UK and India local time and the review windows, see the ACCA results dates and time guide.
Can I sit ACCA exams online from home in 2026?
Yes. ACCA offers remotely invigilated exams you can sit from home for Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers. You must pass a mandatory system test before check-in. All variants are available remotely in December; September remote sessions offer limited variants only. Applied Knowledge and Foundations exams are on-demand CBEs.
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ACCA Exam dates. Questions? Answers.
When is the next ACCA exam session?
The next session is September 2026, held 7–11 September 2026. Standard exam entry closes 27 July 2026 and late entry closes 3 August 2026 (both 23:59 UK time).
What is the ACCA exam entry deadline for September 2026?
Standard entry closes 27 July 2026. A late-entry window (at a higher fee) stays open until 3 August 2026. Both deadlines are 23:59 UK time.
When are the December 2026 ACCA exams and entry deadlines?
December 2026 exams run 7–11 December 2026. Standard entry closes 2 November 2026 and late entry closes 9 November 2026.
When are ACCA results released?
September 2026 results are released on 19 October 2026. December 2026 results are released on 18 January 2027. Opt in via myACCA at least seven days before release to receive results by text.
How many times a year can I sit ACCA exams?
Session exams run four times a year — March, June, September and December. In addition, Applied Knowledge exams, the seven Foundations exams and some LW variants are on-demand CBEs you can sit year-round.
What happens if I miss the standard entry deadline?
You can still enter during the late-entry window at a higher fee — until 3 August 2026 for September, or 9 November 2026 for December. Miss the late deadline and you'll need to wait for the next session.
What is the ACCA exam entry fee for 2026?
ACCA exam fees are charged in GBP and vary slightly by country. For 2026, a standard Applied Skills entry is roughly £151 in India versus £155 in the UAE and Mauritius; late entry costs more. Initial registration is £30 in India (after discount) or £89 elsewhere. Check your exact fees in myACCA, or estimate your full cost with the ACCA Fee Calculator.
Can I sit ACCA exams online from home in 2026?
Yes. ACCA offers remotely invigilated (remote) exams you can sit from home for Applied Skills and Strategic Professional papers. You must pass a mandatory system test before check-in. All variants are available remotely in December; September remote sessions offer limited variants only. Applied Knowledge and Foundations exams are on-demand CBEs.
Is Eduyush.com an ACCA RLP?
Yes. Eduyush (Yush Consultants) is anACCA Registered Learning Partnerfor DipIFR online classes. Verify our RLP status on ACCA's official directory →
Is the remote exam timetable the same as the centre-based timetable?
Yes. Remote (remotely invigilated) exams share the same day-by-day timetable as centre exams. Remote candidates must pass a mandatory system test before check-in, and September remote sessions offer limited variants only.
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