CFA Exam Dates 2026–2027
The exam windows and registration deadlines below are compiled from CFA Institute's published calendar as of August 2026.
⚠️ Dates and fees can change. Always confirm on CFA Institute's own Dates & Fees tool before registering.
Upcoming windows
| Window | Levels | Exam dates | Registration opens | Early deadline | Final deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | I, II, III | L1: Aug 18–24 · L2: Aug 25–29 · L3: Aug 13–17 | Nov 11, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | May 6, 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | I, II | L1: Nov 11–17 · L2: Nov 18–22 | Feb 11, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Feb 2027 | I, III | L1: Feb 22–28 · L3: Feb 18–21 | May 5, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| May 2027 | I, II | L1: May 11–17 · L2: May 18–22 | Aug 12, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | Feb 10, 2027 |
Registration fees (2026 pricing)
Levels I & II: US$1,140 early / US$1,490 standard. Level III: US$1,240 early / US$1,590 standard. CFA Institute removed the old one-time US$350 enrollment fee starting February 2026 — you now only pay the per-level registration fee. Total cost across all three levels runs roughly US$3,420–4,520 depending on how early you register each time.
Sources: Exam windows and deadlines compiled from CFA Institute's calendar (official Dates & Fees tool) and cross-checked against 300hours.com's CFA exam date tracker, as of August 2026. Fee changes are documented in CFA Institute's own pricing announcement.
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