Finnish Matriculation exams run 14–30 September 2026. Check Matriculation Examination Board dates, 09:00 starts and results information.
Finland · Matriculation Examination Board
Autumn 2026 exams: 14–30 September
The Finnish Matriculation Examination timetable for Autumn 2026 spans nine examination days from 14 to 30 September. The Matriculation Examination Board groups several subjects on the same day, so use your registered subjects and syllabus levels to identify the rows that apply to you. Finnish and Swedish mother-tongue candidates should pay particular attention to the separate reading and writing dates. Most tests allow six hours, while a permitted pair of short-language tests has a longer combined allowance. This guide brings the paper dates, Finnish local start times and result-release arrangements together in one place. Confirm your school’s arrival instructions and equipment requirements before the first test, and keep enough space in your revision plan for subjects that fall close together.
8 days until Finnish Matriculation Autumn 2026 opening test, as of 6 September 2026.
Finnish Matriculation Examination Autumn 2026 timetable
A row containing several subjects gives their shared examination date. Sit the subject for which you are registered. Six hours is the standard allowance; approved special arrangements should be confirmed with your school.
| Paper | Date | Day of week | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Tongue and Literature — Finnish/Swedish Reading Literacy | 14 September 2026 | Monday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Religion; Worldview Studies; Social Studies; Chemistry; Geography; Health Education | 16 September 2026 | Wednesday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Foreign Language — Advanced/Long Syllabus | 18 September 2026 | Friday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Second National Language — Advanced and Intermediate | 21 September 2026 | Monday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Psychology; Philosophy; History; Physics; Biology | 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Mathematics — Advanced and Basic | 24 September 2026 | Thursday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Mother Tongue and Literature — Writing Literacy; Finnish/Swedish as Second Language and Literature | 25 September 2026 | Friday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
| Foreign Language — Short/Basic Syllabus | 28 September 2026 | Monday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h; up to 8h for two permitted short-language tests |
| Sámi Mother Tongue | 30 September 2026 | Wednesday | 09:00 Finnish local time | 6h |
Key things to know
- Check your school registration and the exact syllabus level for each language or Mathematics test. The general candidate registration deadline was 5 June 2026; ask your school about any unresolved entry issue.
- For Finnish or Swedish mother tongue and literature, reserve both 14 September for reading and 25 September for writing. Missing either part affects completion of the test.
- Confirm the computer, headphones, power supply and other equipment your school requires for the digital tests. Practise with the approved examination environment beforehand.
- If taking two permitted short-language tests on 28 September, confirm the eight-hour arrangement with your school. A single test normally allows six hours.
- Results and grade boundaries reach schools on 12 November at 09:00. Your results and assessed work are available through My Studyinfo from 13 November at 09:00; the reconsideration window is 13–27 November.
Finnish Matriculation Examination FAQs
When is the Finnish Matriculation Examination in Autumn 2026?
The examination period runs from Monday 14 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026, across nine test days.
What time do the autumn matriculation tests start?
The listed start is 09:00 Finnish local time. Follow your school’s earlier arrival and preparation instructions.
How long is a Finnish matriculation test?
The standard duration is six hours. Two permitted basic-syllabus language tests on the same day have a combined eight-hour allowance.
When are the Finnish and Swedish mother-tongue tests?
Reading literacy is on 14 September and writing literacy is on 25 September. Both parts belong to the mother-tongue and literature test.
When is Mathematics in Autumn 2026?
Both advanced and basic Mathematics are scheduled for Thursday 24 September 2026, starting at 09:00 local time.
When are the science and humanities tests?
Religion, Worldview Studies, Social Studies, Chemistry, Geography and Health Education are on 16 September. Psychology, Philosophy, History, Physics and Biology are on 22 September.
When are the foreign-language examinations?
Advanced or long-syllabus foreign languages are on 18 September. Short or basic-syllabus foreign languages are on 28 September.
When is the second national language examination?
Advanced and intermediate second-national-language tests are scheduled for Monday 21 September 2026.
When is Sámi mother tongue?
The Sámi mother-tongue test is on Wednesday 30 September 2026, the final examination day in this session.
When will schools receive Autumn 2026 results?
Schools receive results on 12 November 2026 at 09:00. The Board publishes grade boundaries at the same time, and schools may communicate results after receiving them.
When can I see my assessed matriculation work?
Results and assessed test performances become available through My Studyinfo from 13 November 2026 at 09:00. Use the service’s accepted identification method to log in.
When is the autumn graduation date?
The Board’s 2026 timetable lists Friday 4 December as the regular autumn graduation date. Your school can explain the completion requirements and its ceremony arrangements.
Official examination information
Check the latest board notices and your individual school or examination-centre instructions before travelling.
