Digital accessibility deadlines are not one-size-fits-all.
| Country / jurisdiction | Who it affects | Technical standard | Date | Current status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States - ADA Title II | Covered state and local governments | WCAG 2.1 AA, subject to provisions and exceptions | April 26, 2027 / April 26, 2028 | UPCOMING | ADA.gov |
| United States - ADA Title III | Private businesses that are public accommodations, depending on context | No universal federal WCAG date for every private business | No single federal date | NO SINGLE DEADLINE | ADA.gov guidance |
| Canada | Covered federal public sector and federally regulated organizations | Accessible Canada ICT requirements | December 5, 2027 / December 5, 2028 | UPCOMING | Canada.ca |
| European Union | Covered EAA products and services | EAA requirements and applicable standards | June 28, 2025 | PASSED / CURRENTLY APPLICABLE | EUR-Lex |
| United Kingdom | Public-sector websites and apps | WCAG 2.2 AA, subject to exceptions | In force | IN FORCE | GOV.UK |
| Australia | Digital goods and services, depending on context | WCAG as technical guidance | No single national date | ONGOING / NO SINGLE DEADLINE | Australian Human Rights Commission |
| France - Article 47 / RGAA | Public sector, public-service delegatees, companies > €250M turnover in France | RGAA 4.1.2 (WCAG 2.1 AA); RGAA 5 planned end-2026 | In force | IN FORCE | DINUM |
| France - EAA | Certain products and services (e-commerce, banking, etc.) | EU harmonized standards (WCAG AA) | June 28, 2025 | IN FORCE | DGCCRF |
Use this table as a starting point, not a legal conclusion. For France specifically, see Digital Accessibility Requirements in France.