ACCA Exam Dates & Timetable 2026: December Sessions
ACCA Exam Dates & Results 2026: December Session, Timetable & Country-wise Results Times
The complete ACCA calendar for the rest of 2026 — the December exam timetable and entry deadlines, plus exactly when September and December results land in myACCA for India, Pakistan, Dubai/UAE and Mauritius.
ACCA's September 2026 exams run 7–11 September 2026 — entry for this sitting is now closed. The next session you can still book is December 2026, running 7–11 December, with standard entry closing 2 November 2026 and late entry closing 9 November 2026. September results are released 19 October 2026 — from 4:30am IST in India, 4:00am PKT in Pakistan and 3:00am GST in Dubai/UAE and Mauritius. December results follow on 18 January 2027, about an hour later locally in each market because the UK is on GMT by then.
One session left to enter in 2026: December. Book by 2 November for the standard fee. If you already sat September, mark 19 October for results — and if that's you in India, Pakistan, the UAE or Mauritius, your result is usually waiting when you wake up, not at a fixed "release hour" in your day.
December 2026 entry is open now and closes 2 November 2026. It's a full session with every paper and variant available, so it's the safer choice if you're still building your study plan.
Get ready for December →1. ACCA 2026 sessions at a glance
March, June and — for entry purposes — September 2026 are now behind you. One booking window remains this year: December. 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 | Entry status | Late entry | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | 7–11 Sep 2026 | Closed (was 27 Jul) | Closed (was 3 Aug) | 19 Oct 2026 |
| December 2026 | 7–11 Dec 2026 | Open — closes 2 Nov 2026 | 9 Nov 2026 | 18 Jan 2027 |
2. 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.
Book your papers in myACCA — this window is open now.
Enter by now for the lower fee. Same date to amend an entry or request additional support.
Last chance to enter, at a higher fee. Dockets appear on myACCA about three weeks after standard entry closes.
Remote candidates pass a mandatory system test (from 29 Nov) before check-in.
Opt in via myACCA at least seven days earlier to get results by text.
| Milestone | Date (23:59 UK) |
|---|---|
| Exam entry opened | 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 |
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3. December 2026 exam timetable
December is the full session, so every paper and variant sits somewhere across the week — centre-based and remote (remotely invigilated) candidates share an identical timetable. Local start times are published on the ACCA Exam Planner and printed on your exam docket.
| Mon 7 Dec | Tue 8 Dec | Wed 9 Dec | Thu 10 Dec | Fri 11 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
*Certain LW variants are sat as on-demand CBEs rather than in exam week — check your syllabus variant on the ACCA Exam Planner.
4. September 2026 — exam week & what's left
If you're already entered for September, exams run 7–11 September 2026 and entry is closed — there's nothing left to book. Focus on final revision, and note your results land 19 October 2026 (see the country-wise times below). If you missed September entry, December is a full session with every variant, so nothing is lost — start your prep for December now.
5. ACCA results date & time — India, Pakistan, Dubai/UAE, Mauritius
ACCA publishes session results in myACCA from just after midnight UK time (00:00–00:01) on the results date — not at a fixed "morning" hour, and not by phone. Because the UK observes daylight saving but India, Pakistan, the UAE and Mauritius don't, the local release moment shifts by session: the UK is on BST (UTC+1) for the September results date and on GMT (UTC+0) for the December results date, so December results land roughly an hour later on the local clock in every market below.
| Country | Time zone | Sep 2026 results — 19 Oct, local time | Dec 2026 results — 18 Jan 2027, local time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BST / GMT | ~00:00 BST, 19 Oct | ~00:00 GMT, 18 Jan |
| India | IST (UTC+5:30) | ~4:30am IST, 19 Oct | ~5:30am IST, 18 Jan |
| Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5:00) | ~4:00am PKT, 19 Oct | ~5:00am PKT, 18 Jan |
| UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) | GST (UTC+4:00) | ~3:00am GST, 19 Oct | ~4:00am GST, 18 Jan |
| Mauritius | MUT (UTC+4:00) | ~3:00am, 19 Oct | ~4:00am, 18 Jan |
Because the release happens in the early hours everywhere outside the UK, most students in India, Pakistan, the UAE and Mauritius simply find their result waiting when they check myACCA after waking up, rather than refreshing at a precise minute. To receive results by SMS instead, opt in via myACCA at least seven days before the results date — you only need to do this once.
For a full walkthrough of reading your myACCA results screen, status meanings and next steps, see our dedicated ACCA Results guide.
6. How ACCA exam entry works
Eduyush is an ACCA Registered Learning Partner and an authorised reseller for BPP Learning Media and Kaplan Publishing — the two ACCA Approved Content Providers whose study texts and exam kits are written to the same syllabus ACCA examines. Your registration, tuition and books can be handled in one place, priced for India, Pakistan, the GCC and Mauritius. Estimate your full cost with the ACCA Fee Calculator.
2027 carries a hard cutoff: June 2027 is the final sitting for current Applied Skills and Strategic Professional exams, and from September 2027 the redesigned 11-exam qualification begins. If any 2027 session is in your plan, start with the ACCA Syllabus Changes 2027 complete guide, see how the first level changes in K1, K2 and K3 explained, and work out your own exam sequencing in Should I rush to finish ACCA before 2027?
7. Frequently asked questions
What is the ACCA results date for September 2026?
September 2026 results are released on 19 October 2026, live in myACCA from just after midnight UK time (00:00 BST).
What is the ACCA results date for December 2026?
December 2026 results are released on 18 January 2027, live in myACCA from just after midnight UK time (00:00 GMT).
What time do ACCA results come out in India?
Because ACCA publishes results just after midnight UK time, results in India (IST, UTC+5:30) go live at around 4:30am IST for the September 2026 date (19 October) and around 5:30am IST for the December 2026 date (18 January 2027) — the December time is an hour later because the UK has switched to GMT by then.
What time do ACCA results come out in Pakistan?
In Pakistan (PKT, UTC+5:00), ACCA results go live at around 4:00am PKT on the September 2026 results date (19 October) and around 5:00am PKT on the December 2026 results date (18 January 2027).
What time do ACCA results come out in Dubai and the UAE?
In the UAE (GST, UTC+4:00), ACCA results go live at around 3:00am GST on the September 2026 results date (19 October) and around 4:00am GST on the December 2026 results date (18 January 2027).
What time do ACCA results come out in Mauritius?
Mauritius runs on UTC+4:00 year-round, so ACCA results go live at around 3:00am local time on the September 2026 results date (19 October) and around 4:00am local time on the December 2026 results date (18 January 2027) — the same local moment as Dubai/UAE.
Is ACCA September 2026 entry still open?
No. Standard entry for September 2026 closed 27 July 2026 and late entry closed 3 August 2026. Exams run 7–11 September 2026 for students already entered. If you missed this sitting, December 2026 is the next available session — entry closes 2 November 2026.
When is the ACCA December 2026 exam entry deadline?
Standard entry for December 2026 closes 2 November 2026. A late-entry window then stays open at a higher fee until 9 November 2026. Both deadlines are 23:59 UK time.
Which exams are available in the December 2026 session?
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.
How do I get my ACCA results by SMS?
Opt in via myACCA at least seven days before the results date. You only need to do this once — all future results are then sent by text as well as published in myACCA.
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Explore ACCA courses & books Register with EduyushDates compiled from ACCA's official 2026 session guidance and last updated 4 September 2026. Results-time-by-country figures are derived from ACCA's stated "just after midnight UK time" release and standard time-zone offsets for each country (no DST in India, Pakistan, UAE or Mauritius). ACCA deadlines and release times are set in UK time and can shift slightly — always verify in myACCA on the day.
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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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