how long can your period be late?
I had my period late by 6 daysâ¦.. Can I be pregnant? A pregnancy test is the first option to use to be certain of this because many factors can lead to late periods and every menstrual cycle is different. Generally speaking, if you usually have a regular menstrual cycle, a period up to 10 days late can be normal. Having a late period can be because of a number of reasons: Delayed ovulation can be caused because of anxiety or stress which can result in a late period.