HSK test dates for 2027
These are the dates on CTI's official 2027 calendar. Not every test centre runs every date, so check your centre on chinesetest.cn before planning around one.
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HSK 1–6 and HSK speaking
| Test day | Paper deadline | Computer deadline | Results (computer, written) | Results (paper) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan (Sat) | 13 Dec 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | 25 Jan | 19 Feb* |
| 14 Mar (Sun) | 15 Feb | 4 Mar | 29 Mar | 16 Apr* |
| 10 Apr (Sat) | 14 Mar | 31 Mar | 26 Apr | 17 May* |
| 16 May (Sun) | 19 Apr | 6 May | 31 May | 16 Jun |
| 26 Jun (Sat) | 30 May | 16 Jun | 12 Jul | 26 Jul |
| 18 Jul (Sun) | 21 Jun | 8 Jul | 2 Aug | 18 Aug |
| 21 Aug (Sat) | 25 Jul | 11 Aug | 6 Sep | 21 Sep |
| 12 Sep (Sun) | 16 Aug | 2 Sep | 28 Sep* | 19 Oct* |
| 16 Oct (Sat) | 19 Sep | 6 Oct | 1 Nov | 16 Nov |
| 7 Nov (Sun) | 11 Oct | 28 Oct | 22 Nov | 7 Dec |
| 11 Dec (Sat) | 14 Nov | 1 Dec | 27 Dec | 14 Jan 2028* |
* Later because of public holidays (marked ※ on the official calendar). Every 2027 sitting is listed as “paper + computer at the centre” (纸笔+现场机考). Computer-based speaking results come a few days after the written results; see the official calendar for each date.
HSK 7–9
| Test day | Format | Deadline | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May (Sun) | Computer at the centre | 9 May | 23 Jun |
| 20 Nov (Sat) | Computer at the centre | 6 Nov | 20 Dec |
What is new in the 2027 calendar
- Eleven HSK 1–6 days, as in 2026, alternating Saturdays and Sundays all year.
- 2026 listed sittings as “paper + internet-based” (纸笔+机网考); 2027 lists “paper + computer at the centre” (纸笔+现场机考). The 2027 calendar does not mention a home-based option. Whether home testing continues is not stated there; ask your centre.
- All 2027 sittings are HSK 3.0: the 3.0 format starts with the 13 December 2026 sitting.
- The 9 January 2027 paper-based deadline is 13 December 2026 — the same day as the first HSK 3.0 sitting.
Centres may close earlier
The official deadlines are the last day the system accepts registrations. Many centres set an earlier internal deadline: the LSE test centre in London, for example, closes payment for the 14 March 2027 sitting on 12 February, a few days before the official paper deadline.
How to pick a date
- Need a result by a deadline? Count back from the result date, not the test day: computer-based results come about two weeks after the test, paper-based about a month.
- Scholarship and university deadlines often fall between January and April, so the January, March and April sittings fill up first in many countries.
- Leave time for a re-sit: a March sitting still leaves May and June if it does not go to plan.
Frequently asked
How many HSK tests are there in 2027?
Eleven HSK 1–6 days (9 Jan, 14 Mar, 10 Apr, 16 May, 26 Jun, 18 Jul, 21 Aug, 12 Sep, 16 Oct, 7 Nov, 11 Dec) and two HSK 7–9 days (23 May, 20 Nov).
When is the deadline for the January 2027 HSK?
For 9 January 2027: 13 December 2026 for paper-based and 30 December 2026 for computer-based registration (official calendar).
Is the 2027 HSK the new HSK 3.0?
Yes. HSK 3.0 starts with the 13 December 2026 sitting.
Our HSK 4 papers are original and follow the HSK 3.0 Level 4 written structure (70 items). Instant mock score, section drills, a mistake bank and an 8-item daily set. Not past papers, never recalled papers.
Keep reading
Official sources
- Chinese Test Service (CTI): 2027 test calendar for HSK, HSK speaking, HSK 7–9, YCT and BCT
- Chinese Test Service (CTI): Chinese test dates in 2026, with result release dates
- CTI notice: HSK 3.0 officially launched worldwide on 13 Dec 2026 (dates and registration deadlines)
- LSE HSK Test Centre (London): centre deadlines and HSK 3.0 note
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