GCSE exams in 2026 are currently scheduled to finish on Friday 26 June 2026 in the main summer exam series in England and the rest of the UK.

Quick Scoop

  • The main GCSE exam window for 2026 runs from early May to Friday 26 June 2026.
  • Several education and exam-info sites list the last GCSE exam date as Friday 26 June 2026.
  • Your personal last exam might be earlier, depending on:
    • Which subjects you take
    • Which exam boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR etc.) your school uses

Important details

  • Some guides state GCSEs run from Monday 4 May to Friday 26 June 2026.
  • Others say exams begin around 11 May but still end on 26 June 2026.
  • All agree that results day is Thursday 20 August 2026.

So, “when do GCSEs finish 2026?”

For most students, when people ask “when do GCSEs finish 2026” , they mean the end of the national exam window , which is Friday 26 June 2026.

However, your own “freedom day” could be earlier if your final subject exam is before that, so always check your official timetable from school or the exam board.

If you’re planning holidays or work after GCSEs, wait until your school confirms your final exam date before booking anything.