GCSE 2026 Exam Dates in England: Subject-by-Subject Timetable
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By Zayna Dar, Founder, Shuhari Tuition
If you or your child will be sitting GCSEs in 2026, one of the most important steps you can take right now is to get familiar with the exam timetable in England. Knowing the dates of each paper helps you plan revision, stay organised, and reduce the risk of last-minute stress.
The GCSE 2026 exams run from Monday 4 May to Friday 26 June. The exact dates vary by subject and exam board, so it’s essential to check the right information for AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.
To make this simple, we’ve broken down the exam dates by subject and listed them under clear questions such as “What are the dates of GCSE maths exams in 2026?”. This way, you can quickly find the exams that matter most to you and start building a revision timetable around them.
Please remember that this is a provisional timetable and dates might change. Keep checking with your school and on exam board websites for updates throughout the school year. We wish you every success in your exams!
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What Are the Dates of GCSE Maths Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE maths exam dates
GCSE Maths Paper 1 (Non-calculator): Thu 14 May, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Calculator): Wed 3 Jun, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Calculator): Wed 10 Jun, AM
Edexcel GCSE maths exam dates
GCSE Maths Paper 1 (Non-calculator): Thu 14 May, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Calculator): Wed 3 Jun, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Calculator): Wed 10 Jun, AM
OCR GCSE maths exam dates
GCSE Maths Paper 1 (Calculator, Foundation): Thu 14 May, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Non-calculator, Foundation): Wed 3 Jun, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Calculator, Foundation): Wed 10 Jun, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 4 (Calculator, Higher): Thu 14 May, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 5 (Calculator, Higher): Wed 3 Jun, AM
GCSE Maths Paper 6 (Calculator, Higher): Wed 10 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE English Language Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE English exam dates
GCSE English Language Paper 1: Thu 21 May, AM
GCSE English Language Paper 2: Fri 5 Jun, AM
Edexcel GCSE English exam dates
GCSE English Language Paper 1: Thu 21 May, AM
GCSE English Language Paper 2: Fri 5 Jun, AM
OCR GCSE English exam dates
GCSE English Language Paper 1: Thu 21 May, AM
GCSE English Language Paper 2: Fri 5 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE English Literature Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE literature exam dates
GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Mon 11 May, AM
GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Tue 19 May, AM
Edexcel GCSE literature exam dates
GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Mon 11 May, AM
GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Tue 19 May, AM
OCR GCSE literature exam dates
GCSE English Literature Paper 1: Mon 11 May, AM
GCSE English Literature Paper 2: Tue 19 May, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Biology (Single Science and Combined Science) Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE biology exam dates
GCSE Biology Paper 1: Tue 12 May, PM
GCSE Biology Paper 2: Mon 8 Jun, AM
Edexcel GCSE biology exam dates
GCSE Biology Paper 1: Tue 12 May, PM
GCSE Biology Paper 2: Mon 8 Jun, AM
OCR GCSE biology exam dates
GCSE Biology Paper 1: Tue 12 May, PM
GCSE Biology Paper 2: Mon 8 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Chemistry (Single Science and Combined Science) Exams in 2026?
AQA chemistry exam dates
GCSE Chemistry Paper 1: Mon 18 May, AM
GCSE Chemistry Paper 2: Fri 12 Jun, AM
Edexcel chemistry exam dates
GCSE Chemistry Paper 1: Mon 18 May, AM
GCSE Chemistry Paper 2: Fri 12 Jun, AM
OCR chemistry exam dates
GCSE Chemistry Paper 1: Mon 18 May, AM
GCSE Chemistry Paper 2: Fri 12 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Physics (Single Science and Combined Science) Exams in 2026?
AQA physics exam dates
GCSE Physics Paper 1: Tue 2 Jun, AM
GCSE Physics Paper 2: Mon 15 Jun, AM
Edexcel physics exam dates
GCSE Physics Paper 1: Tue 2 Jun, AM
GCSE Physics Paper 2: Mon 15 Jun, AM
OCR physics exam dates
GCSE Physics Paper 1 (Foundation Tier): Tue 2 Jun, AM
GCSE Physics Paper 3 (Higher Tier): Tue 2 Jun, AM
GCSE Physics Paper 2 (Foundation Tier): Mon 15 Jun, AM
GCSE Physics Paper 4 (Higher Tier): Mon 15 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE History Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE history exam dates
GCSE History Paper 1: Fri 15 May, AM
GCSE History Paper 2: Thu 4 Jun, AM
Edexcel GCSE history exam dates
GCSE History Paper 1: Fri 15 May, AM
GCSE History Paper 2: Thu 4 Jun, AM
GCSE History Paper 3: Tue 9 Jun, PM
OCR GCSE history exam dates
GCSE History Paper 1: Fri 15 May, AM
GCSE History Paper 2: Thu 4 Jun, AM
GCSE History Paper 3: Tue 9 Jun, PM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Geography Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE geography exam dates
GCSE Geography Paper 1: Wed 13 May, AM
GCSE Geography Paper 2: Wed 3 Jun, PM
GCSE Geography Paper 3: Thu 11 Jun, AM
Edexcel GCSE geography exam dates
GCSE Geography Paper 1: Wed 13 May, AM
GCSE Geography Paper 2: Wed 3 Jun, PM
GCSE Geography Paper 3: Thu 11 Jun, AM
OCR GCSE geography exam dates
GCSE Geography Paper 1: Wed 13 May, AM
GCSE Geography Paper 2: Wed 3 Jun, PM
GCSE Geography Paper 3: Thu 11 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE French Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE French exam dates
GCSE French Listening: Wed 20 May, AM
GCSE French Reading: Wed 20 May, AM
GCSE French Writing: Thu 4 Jun, PM
Edexcel GCSE French exam dates
GCSE French Listening: Wed 20 May, AM
GCSE French Reading: Thu 4 Jun, PM
GCSE French Writing: Mon 8 Jun, PM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Spanish Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE Spanish exam dates
GCSE Spanish Listening: Tue 9 Jun, AM
GCSE Spanish Reading: Tue 9 Jun, AM
GCSE Spanish Writing: Tue 16 Jun, AM
Edexcel GCSE Spanish exam dates
GCSE Spanish Listening: Tue 9 Jun, AM
GCSE Spanish Reading: Tue 16 Jun, AM
GCSE Spanish Writing: Wed 17 Jun, AM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Computer Science Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE computer science exam dates
GCSE Computer Science Paper 1: Wed 13 May, PM
GCSE Computer Science Paper 2: Tue 19 May, PM
Edexcel GCSE computer science exam dates
GCSE Computer Science Paper 1: Wed 13 May, PM
GCSE Computer Science Paper 2: Tue 19 May, PM
OCR GCSE computer science exam dates
GCSE Computer Science Paper 1: Wed 13 May, PM
GCSE Computer Science Paper 2: Tue 19 May, PM
What Are the Dates of GCSE Religious Studies Exams in 2026?
AQA GCSE religious studies exam dates
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 1: Tue 12 May, AM
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2: Wed 20 May, PM
Edexcel GCSE religious studies exam dates
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 1: Tue 12 May, AM
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2: Wed 20 May, PM
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 3: Mon 1 Jun, PM
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 4: Mon 1 Jun, PM
OCR GCSE religious studies exam dates
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 1: Tue 12 May, AM
GCSE Religious Studies Paper 2: Wed 20 May, PM
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