What are the citizenship test questions for 2026?

In 2026 you study either the 100-question 2008 civics set or the 128-question 2025 civics set. Your N-400 filing date determines which version. Filed before October 20, 2025: 2008 test. Filed on or after: 2025 test. There is no separate 2026 question set.

Where can I find the official citizenship test questions?

The official civics test questions are available on the USCIS website at uscis.gov/citizenship under Study Materials and Resources. USCIS publishes the full question-and-answer list for both the 2008 and 2025 test versions.

How many questions do I need to study for the citizenship test?

If you filed N-400 before October 20, 2025, study 100 questions. If you filed on or after that date, study 128 questions. If you qualify for the 65/20 special consideration, you study only 20 designated questions.

Citizenship Test Questions 2026

The citizenship test questions for 2026 are either the 100-question 2008 set or the 128-question 2025 set — there is no separate "2026 test." According to USCIS, your N-400 filing date determines which set you take. If you filed before October 20, 2025, study the 100 questions. If you filed on or after that date, study the 128 questions.

Which Questions Apply in 2026?

According to the official USCIS naturalization test page, your civics test version is tied to your N-400 filing date, not the year you take the interview. So in 2026 you will take one of two versions:

Filed before October 20, 2025: You take the 2008 test. Study the 100 official civics questions. The officer asks up to 10; you need 6 correct to pass.
Filed on or after October 20, 2025: You take the 2025 test. Study the 128 official civics questions. The officer asks up to 20; you need 12 correct to pass.

If your interview is in 2026, use your filing date above to know which question set to study.

65/20 Special Consideration

If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years when you file, you get a smaller set. You study 20 specially designated questions and are asked 10 at the interview; you need 6 correct to pass. Which 20 questions you get (2008 or 2025 style) still depends on your N-400 filing date.

How the Test Works

The civics test is oral. The officer asks questions from the official bank and you answer out loud. The officer stops once you reach the passing number of correct answers or the failing number of incorrect answers. Practicing with the exact question set for your version and answering out loud is the best way to prepare.

How to Prepare

Confirm which test version applies to you using your N-400 filing date, then study that question set and practice answering out loud. Citizenry includes the full 128-question 2025 set and the 100-question 2008 set, plus mock interviews for both, so you can practice the right questions and format until you are ready for your 2026 interview.

About the Author

Dr. Jennifer Brisbane is a researcher and engineer focused on helping applicants navigate the U.S. citizenship and naturalization process. She previously served as an adjunct assistant professor at the City University of New York, where she taught courses and conducted research related to immigration and public policy.

Ready to Start Practicing?

Download Citizenry and start your path to citizenship today.