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Last Updated: October 23, 2023

ACT 2024 Test Dates

ACT is conducted multiple times a year in the United States and abroad in many countries. The National Test Dates are for the tests conducted in the United States, United States territories, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The International Test Dates are for tests conducted around the globe. Not all tests are conducted in every country, so check before registering.

ACT Test Dates Terminology

Please note: additional dates are added for 2024!

National ACT Test Dates

Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration DeadlineStandby Deadline
September 9, 2023August 4, 2023August 18, 2023September 1, 2023
October, 28, 2023September 22, 2023October 6, 2023October 20, 2023
December 9, 2023November 3, 2023November 17, 2023December 1, 2023
February 10, 2024January 5, 2024January 19, 2024February 2, 2024
April 13, 2024March 8, 2024March 22, 2024April 5, 2024
June 8, 2024May 3, 2024May 17, 2024May 31, 2024
July 13, 2024June 7, 2024June 21, 2024July 5, 2024

Global ACT Test Dates

Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration DeadlineEarliest Score Availability
September 8-9, 2023August 12, 2023August 25, 2023September 12, 2023
October 27-28, 2023September 29, 2023October 13, 2023October 31, 2023
December 1-2, 2023November 3, 2023November 17, 2023December 5, 2023
February 23-24, 2024January 26, 2024February 9, 2024February 27, 2024
April 12-13, 2024March 15, 2024March 29, 2024 April 16, 2024
June 7-8, 2024May 10, 2024May 24, 2024June 11, 2024
July 12-13, 2024June 14, 2024June 28, 2024July 16, 2024


ACT is offering a groundbreaking pilot program for the December 2023 ACT National test event, allowing a select group of 5,000 students to experience the highly anticipated online option. As the candidate navigates through the registration process, the candidate will have the exciting opportunity to choose between the innovative "Computer" or traditional "Paper" testing methods. It is essential to note that, initially, the availability of a nearby test center might be limited for those opting for the "Computer" option. Learn more about ACT's online test experience HERE.

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