Leaving Cert Exam Dates 2026
Official 2026 exam timetable. Always verify with the SEC timetable at examinations.ie.
Always verify with the official SEC timetable
Dates below are sourced from the official 2026 SEC timetable (last verified April 2026). The State Examinations Commission may update the schedule — always check examinations.ie for the definitive schedule.
Key dates at a glance
Mock exams (school-organised, dates vary)
CAO Round 1 applications deadline (normal fee)
Irish/French/German/Spanish oral exams
Art, Music, and practical assessments
Leaving Cert written exams begin — English Paper 1
Leaving Cert written exams end — Applied Maths / Religious Ed
Results issued and CAO offers made
Written Exam Timetable
| Date | Subject | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 JunWed | EnglishHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 3 JunWed | Home Economics, Scientific & SocialHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 4 JunThu | EngineeringHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 4 JunThu | EnglishHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 5 JunFri | GeographyHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 5 JunFri | MathematicsHL / OL / FL | 2:00 PM |
| 8 JunMon | MathematicsHL / OL / FL | 9:30 AM |
| 8 JunMon | IrishHL / OL / FL | 2:00 PM |
| 9 JunTue | IrishHL / OL / FL | 9:30 AM |
| 9 JunTue | BiologyHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 10 JunWed | FrenchHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 10 JunWed | HistoryHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 11 JunThu | BusinessHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 11 JunThu | Construction StudiesHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 12 JunFri | GermanHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 12 JunFri | Art, Visual StudiesHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 15 JunMon | Non-Curricular LanguagesVarious | 9:30 AM |
| 15 JunMon | Agricultural ScienceHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 16 JunTue | SpanishHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 16 JunTue | ChemistryHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 17 JunWed | Physics / Physics & ChemistryHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 17 JunWed | AccountingHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 18 JunThu | Design and Communication GraphicsHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 18 JunThu | MusicHL / OL | 1:30 PM |
| 18 JunThu | MusicHL / OL | 3:15 PM |
| 19 JunFri | EconomicsHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 19 JunFri | Physical EducationHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 22 JunMon | Italian / RussianHL / OL | 9:30 AM |
| 22 JunMon | Classical Studies / Latin / TechnologyHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
| 23 JunTue | Japanese / Politics & Society / ArabicVarious | 9:30 AM |
| 23 JunTue | Religious Education / Applied MathematicsHL / OL | 2:00 PM |
Oral Examinations
| Subject | Period |
|---|---|
| Irish Oral | Early April (school-based, exact date set by SECE) |
| French Oral | Early April (school-based) |
| German Oral | Early April (school-based) |
| Spanish Oral | Early April (school-based) |
Oral exams are conducted in schools. Dates are set by the State Examinations Commission and communicated to schools directly. Check with your school for your specific date.
Practical / Coursework Assessments
| Subject | Period |
|---|---|
| Art (Craft, Design, Drawing) | March/April (school-based) |
| Music (Practical & Aural) | April/May |
| Physical Education (Performance) | School-based assessment, ongoing |
| Home Economics (Practical Cookery) | May (school-based) |
| Agricultural Science (Field Studies) | School year (ongoing) |
Official resources
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