2027 timetables
When will the 2027 timetables come out?
The SEC hasn't announced a date. It publishes the timetables on examinations.ie. For comparison, it published the 2019 Leaving Cert timetable on 19 December 2018. We don't estimate exam dates or reuse last year's, because a wrong date costs you more than a missing one.
What is confirmed for 2027 so far?
The Department of Education and Youth confirmed on 23 September 2026 that the exam and assessment adjustments used in recent years continue for students sitting in 2027.
Where do CAO dates come from?
CAO application deadlines and offer dates are set by the Central Applications Office, not the SEC. See our CAO 2027 key dates page, taken from the CAO's 2027 handbook.
Questions people ask
When does the Leaving Cert 2027 start?
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has not published the 2027 timetable yet, so there is no confirmed start date. We do not estimate it; we add the official dates the day they are published.
When will the 2027 timetables be published?
The SEC has not announced a date. For comparison, it published the 2019 Leaving Cert timetable on 19 December 2018.
Are the 2027 exams changing?
The Department of Education and Youth confirmed on 23 September 2026 that the exam and assessment adjustments used in recent years continue for students sitting in 2027.