JLPT Test Dates and Registration 2026–2027
The test runs on the first Sunday of July and of December; some cities outside Japan hold only one of them.
Test dates
| July 2026 | Held | |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | In 61 days | |
| July 2027 | In 271 days |
When results come out
- July test: results online in late August
- December test: results online in late January
- Score reports are sent later by each host; results outside Japan never open before Japan's
Where to register
United States
American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ)
- December test only
- Test sites and registration dates on the AATJ site
India
Hosts differ by city; New Delhi is MOSAI
- Tests in July and December
- Each city's host and registration link are on the official JLPT list
United Kingdom
Hosts differ by city; London is the SOAS Japan Research Centre
- London holds tests in July and December; other cities vary
- Each city's host and registration link are on the official JLPT list
Japan
JEES, online through MyJLPT
- Tests in July and December
- Registration dates are announced on the official JLPT site
Hong Kong and Macau
Society of Japanese Language Education, Hong Kong
- December 2026: Hong Kong registration 22 Aug to 5 Sep, Macau 25 to 31 Aug (closed)
- Online registration only
- Fee: HK$700
- Tests in July and December
Taiwan
Language Training & Testing Center (LTTC)
- December 2026: registration and payment 17 Aug 9:00 to 31 Aug 24:00 (closed)
- Fee: NT$1,800 for N1–N3, NT$1,650 for N4 and N5
- Test areas: Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung
- Tests in July and December
Mainland China
National Education Examinations Authority
- Tests in July and December
- Registration dates are announced on the authority's site
Checked on 2026-10-06. Before you register, follow the host's latest notice.