Contingency Days 2026

The awarding bodies have collectively agreed a contingency day for several years now which is always scheduled at the end of the GCSE, GCE AS and A-level exam timetables.

The contingency day is in the event of national or significant local disruption to exams in the United Kingdom, being part of the awarding bodies’ standard contingency planning for exams.

For the June 2026 exams, the awarding bodies have confirmed the contingency day is Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Candidates and parents should consider the contingency date and note Wednesday 24 June 2026 as the final date when making their plans for the summer.

Candidates should be encouraged to remain available until Wednesday 24 June 2026 should examinations need to be rescheduled. The awarding bodies have collectively agreed a contingency day for several years now which is always scheduled at the end of the GCSE, GCE AS and A-level exam timetables.