CFP® Exam Schedule
Important Dates and Details
May 2026 Exam
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Registration Opens |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Assessment deadline for CFP Professional Education Program/QAFP Certification to CFP Certification Professional Education Program |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Last day to request testing accommodation or French exam |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Early Bird Ends |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Exam Prep Webinar |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Registration closes Last day to withdraw from an exam sitting, change location or change writing format Last day to select online proctored exam connection start time |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Last day to submit proof of eligibility to write the CFP exam |
| May 6, 2026 or May 7, 2026 | CFP Exam Days |
| May 14, 2026 | Last day to request a postponement |
| TBD | Results released for the CFP exam (Date will be published at fpcanada.ca approximately two weeks prior to the results release date.) |
October 2026 Exam
| Date | Step |
|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Registration Opens |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Assessment deadline for CFP Professional Education Program/QAFP Certification to CFP Certification Professional Education Program |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Last day to request testing accommodation or French exam |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Early Bird Ends |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Exam Prep Webinar |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Registration closes Last day to withdraw from an exam sitting, change location or change writing format Last day to select online proctored exam connection start time |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Last day to submit proof of eligibility to write the CFP exam |
| Oct 7, 2026 or Oct 8, 2026 | CFP Exam Days |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Last day to request a postponement |
| TBD | Results released for the CFP exam (Date will be published at fpcanada.ca approximately two weeks prior to the results release date.) |
Source: FP Canada