when is ap gov exam

The AP U.S. Government and Politics exam for 2026 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 12 PM local time. This is during the first week of the two- week AP exam period in May. Your school's AP coordinator will provide specific details about where to report for the exam. For reference, the 2025 AP Government exam was held on Tuesday, May 6, indicating the exam typically occurs in early May.