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IELTS General Test Dates: 2026

These are the IELTS general test dates globally for 2026, excluding those for academic.

Check here if you want the test dates for both modules of the test.

IELTS General Test Dates 2026

January

• Saturday, 10
• Thursday, 15

February

• Saturday, 7
• Saturday, 21

March

• Saturday, 7
• Saturday, 21

April

• Saturday, 11
• Saturday, 25

May

• Thursday, 7
• Saturday, 23

June

• Saturday, 6
• Saturday, 20

July

• Saturday, 11
• Saturday, 2

August

• Thursday, 6
• Saturday, 22

September

• Saturday, 12
• Thursday, 17
• Saturday, 26

October

• Saturday, 3
• Saturday, 17

November

• Thursday, 5
• Saturday, 21
• Saturday, 28

December

• Saturday, 5
• Thursday, 12

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