Dates & deadlines

FRM Exam Dates

Review November 2026 exam dates and plan for the published 2027 windows. Registration and scheduling for November 2026 are closed; the next registration period begins December 1, 2026 for May 2027.

See exam windows

Last reviewed: . All status labels reflect this review date.

Source: GARP official FRM exam logistics. Check GARP for changes before registering or scheduling.

Past window: August 2026 exams have concluded and are no longer an upcoming attempt.

Plan the attempt

Build your schedule with buffer time

Use these quick pointers before you pick a window. A small buffer for mocks and travel planning keeps you calm when the exam dates get closer.

Check both deadlines

Registration and appointment scheduling are separate steps. Their closing dates can differ or coincide, so check both before choosing an attempt.

Work backward

Plan mocks and revision 3-4 weeks before the exam so you are free when the scheduling window ends.

Stay synced with GARP

Registration and scheduling deadlines close at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Cross-check your confirmation emails for city-specific details.

Exam dates & deadlines

November 2026 exams and published 2027 windows. Registration availability is separate from the exam dates; statuses are as of October 31, 2026.

Registration & scheduling closed

November 2026 window

Exams are still ahead as of October 31. Candidates with booked appointments should check their confirmation details.

Exam dates

  • Part I - Nov. 14 - 20, 2026
  • Part II - Nov. 21-25, 2026

Step 1: Register

  • Early - CLOSED
  • Standard - CLOSED (ended Sept. 30, 2026)

Step 2: Schedule

  • CLOSED - scheduling ended Oct. 24, 2026
Registration not yet open

May 2027 window

Registration and scheduling begin December 1, 2026.

Exam dates

  • Part I - May 8-13, 2027
  • Part II - May 15-17, 2027

Step 1: Register

  • Early - Dec. 1, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027
  • Standard - Feb. 1 - March 31, 2027

Step 2: Schedule

  • Dec. 1, 2026 - Apr. 23, 2027
Registration not yet open

August 2027 window

Part I uses morning sessions; Part II uses afternoon sessions.

Exam dates

  • Part I - Aug. 13-14, 2027 (AM)
  • Part II - Aug. 13-14, 2027 (PM)

Step 1: Register

  • Early - March 1 - April 30, 2027
  • Standard - May 1 - June 30, 2027

Step 2: Schedule

  • March 1 - July 30, 2027
Registration not yet open

November 2027 window

Standard registration and scheduling share an October 29 deadline.

Exam dates

  • Part I - Nov. 13-18, 2027
  • Part II - Nov. 20-22, 2027

Step 1: Register

  • Early - May 1 - July 31, 2027
  • Standard - Aug. 1 - Oct. 29, 2027

Step 2: Schedule

  • May 1 - Oct. 29, 2027

Reminders

Keep the cut-offs visible

Add these checkpoints to your calendar so you do not miss a fee jump or a scheduling deadline. Share them with your study partner to keep each other accountable.

  • Slots for metro centers shrink fastest. Schedule right after registering.
  • Keep the registration and scheduling cut-offs on your calendar; they are different windows.
  • All registration and scheduling cut-offs are 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the listed deadline date.

Check your GARP account and appointment confirmation for your test center and arrival instructions. The November 2026 scheduling deadline has passed. Contact GARP or your exam provider about appointment issues rather than assuming rescheduling is still available.

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