Religious observance and exams

We try to avoid arranging exams on a Sabbath or holy day. However, sometimes we may need to if no alternative time is available.

If you’re unable to attend exams on Sabbaths, holy days or religious festivals (including Eid celebrations), please tell the Assessment and Progress team by completing the notification of religious commitments form.

Please include on the form all the dates during the exam periods which affect you (including weekends). For dates of exam periods, visit the exam timetables page.

Deadlines for letting us know

Friday 23 October 2026 (for January 2027 exam period)
Friday 19 February 2027 (for May/June 2027 exam period)
Wednesday 14 July 2025 (for August 2027 resit exam period)

After these dates, it will be more difficult to consider your request as we will have started compiling the exam timetable.