HSK Chinese Proficiency Test 2026 Exam Dates

Published: 2025-10-24Source: Chinese Testing InternationalCompiled by: HSK Mock Test

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an internationally recognized standardized test for Chinese language proficiency, organized by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation. The test consists of written and oral sections, with the oral test conducted separately. The HSK certificate is an important credential for studying in China, employment, and Chinese teacher certification. HSK test centers are available in over 100 countries and regions worldwide.

Chinese Proficiency Test / HSK (Levels 1-6) & HSK Speaking

HSK Levels 1-6 are basic Chinese proficiency tests suitable for learners at different levels. It includes written and oral sections, and the oral test can be taken separately.

Exam Date		Format	Registration Deadline (HSK + HSK Speaking)		Results Release Date
Month	Date		Paper-based	Computer-based	Paper-based	Computer-based
Month	Date		Paper-based	Computer-based	Paper-based	HSK	HSK Speaking

Jan	Jan 24 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Dec 28, 2025	Jan 14	※Mar 3	Feb 9	Feb 13
Mar	Mar 22 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Feb 23	Mar 12	Apr 22	Apr 7	Apr 13
Apr	Apr 11 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Mar 15	Apr 1	※May 15	Apr 27	※May 8
May	May 16 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Apr 19	May 6	Jun 16	Jun 1	Jun 5
Jun	Jun 28 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Jun 1	Jun 18	Jul 28	Jul 13	Jul 20
Jul	Jul 18 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Jun 21	Jul 8	Aug 19	Aug 3	Aug 7
Aug	Aug 23 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Jul 27	Aug 13	Sep 23	Sep 7	Sep 14
Sep	Sep 13 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Aug 17	Sep 3	※Oct 19	Sep 29	※Oct 9
Oct	Oct 17 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Sep 20	Oct 7	Nov 17	Nov 2	Nov 6
Nov	Nov 7 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Oct 11	Oct 28	Dec 7	Nov 23	Nov 27
Dec	Dec 13 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Nov 16	Dec 3	※Jan 15, 2027	Dec 28	Jan 4, 2027

※ Results release date delayed due to public holidays.

Chinese Proficiency Test / HSK (Levels 7-9)

HSK Levels 7-9 are advanced Chinese proficiency tests for learners with higher Chinese proficiency. Primarily conducted via computer-based testing, with more professional and in-depth content.

Exam Date		Format	Registration Deadline	Results Release Date
Month	Date	Format	Registration Deadline	Results Release Date
May	May 9 (Sat)	Computer-based	Apr 25	Jun 9
Nov	Nov 22 (Sun)	Computer-based	Nov 8	Dec 22

Youth Chinese Test / YCT

The YCT test is designed for primary and secondary school students, consisting of written and oral sections. Suitable for beginners and young learners, with content relevant to student life.

Exam Date		Exam Type	Format	Registration Deadline		Results Release Date
Month	Date			Paper-based	Computer-based	Paper-based (Written + Oral)	Computer-based
Month	Date			Paper-based	Computer-based	Paper-based (Written + Oral)	Written	Oral

Jan	Jan 10 (Sat)	Written	Paper-based	Dec 14, 2025	-	Feb 10	-	-
Mar	Mar 21 (Sat)	Written	Paper + Computer-based	Feb 22	Mar 11	Apr 21	Apr 7	-
May	May 24 (Sun)	Written + Oral	Paper + Computer-based	Apr 27	May 14	Jun 24	Jun 8	Jun 15
Aug	Aug 16 (Sun)	Written	Paper-based	Jul 20	-	Sep 16	-	-
Oct	Oct 17 (Sat)	Written + Oral	Paper + Computer-based	Sep 20	Oct 7	Nov 17	Nov 2	Nov 6
Nov	Nov 22 (Sun)	Written + Oral	Paper + Computer-based	Oct 26	Nov 12	Dec 22	Dec 7	Dec 14

Business Chinese Test / BCT

The BCT test is designed for business professionals, assessing Chinese language skills in business and workplace environments. Suitable for foreigners working in China or conducting business with Chinese companies.

Exam Date		Format	Registration Deadline		Results Release Date
Month	Date	Format	Paper-based	Computer-based	Paper-based	Computer-based
Jan	Jan 18 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Dec 22, 2025	Jan 8	※Feb 25	Feb 2
Apr	Apr 18 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Mar 22	Apr 8	※May 22	※May 8
Jun	Jun 28 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Jun 1	Jun 18	Jul 28	Jul 13
Aug	Aug 8 (Sat)	Paper + Computer-based	Jul 12	Jul 29	Sep 8	Aug 24
Nov	Nov 15 (Sun)	Paper + Computer-based	Oct 19	Nov 5	Dec 15	Nov 30

※ Results release date delayed due to public holidays.

OPIc Speaking Test

The OPIc speaking test uses computer-assisted oral testing to assess candidates' Chinese speaking abilities. It supports test-takers from various language backgrounds with flexible scheduling.

Exam Date		Test Language	Registration & Payment Deadline	Results Release Date
Date	Day	Test Language	Registration & Payment Deadline	Results Release Date
Jan 25	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Jan 15	Feb 1
Feb 28	Sat	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Feb 18	Mar 7
Mar 28	Sat	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Mar 19	※Apr 7
Apr 26	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Apr 16	※May 6
May 31	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	May 21	Jun 7
Jun 27	Sat	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Jun 17	Jul 4
Jul 26	Sat	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Jul 16	Aug 2
Aug 30	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Aug 20	Sep 6
Sep 20	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Sep 10	Sep 27
Oct 25	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Oct 15	Nov 1
Nov 29	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Nov 19	Dec 6
Dec 27	Sun	English, Korean, Japanese Spanish, Russian	Dec 17	Jan 3, 2027

※ Results release date delayed due to public holidays.