Key dates

Assessment type

Year

Period
Practice Test window  2020 23 March - 24 April

NAPLAN Online
Read more about the NAPLAN Online test window dates

2020

12–22 May

See test timetable by domain 

2021

11–21 May

2022

10–20 May

2023

9–19 May

2024

14–24 May

NAPLAN on paper
It is anticipated that most schools will move to NAPLAN Online by 2021

2020

12–14 May

See test timetable by domain 

NAP sample
Civics and Citizenship sample assessments

2019

14 October –
1 November

 

Small scale tests

Schools may also be randomly selected to participate in NAPLAN item trial testing (from early to mid-August) or equating testing (1–4 weeks prior to NAPLAN test period). The selected schools are required to participate in these activities. For more information, download the small scale tests fact sheet (447 KB).

For more information about these events, please contact your test administration authority.