SAT test dates 2026–27
Every test date, registration deadline and score release day. The dates are the same in the US and internationally.
Next SAT · Saturday,
17 days to go
- Register by · 2 days left
- Late registration until , with a $38 fee
- Scores out
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- Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Sunday tests, for students who can’t test on a Saturday for religious reasons, are the day after each Saturday test.
- Earlier this school year: Aug 22, Sep 12 and Oct 3, 2026.
2027–28 SAT dates
Announced by College Board. Registration deadlines and score days come out closer to each test.
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How to pick your test date
Leave time to prep
Count back from the date you pick and plan steady weekly practice. A few months is common.
Leave room for a retake
Scores come out about two weeks after each test, so a second date in the same season can work.
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Questions about SAT dates
When is the next SAT?
The next SAT is on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Register by Friday, October 23, or by Tuesday, October 27 with a $38 late fee.
When do SAT scores come out?
About two weeks after the test: November 20 for the November 7 SAT, December 18 for December 5 and March 19 for March 6.
Is there an SAT in January or February?
No. In 2026–27, the SAT is given in August, September, October, November, December, March, May and June. After December 5, 2026, the next SAT is on March 6, 2027.
Are SAT dates the same outside the US?
Yes. International students test on the same dates and register by the same deadlines.
Is there a Sunday SAT?
Yes, for students who can’t test on a Saturday for religious reasons. Sunday tests are the day after each Saturday test.
What time do SAT deadlines close?
At 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline day. After the regular deadline, late registration costs an extra $38.
Sources: College Board’s dates and deadlines (opens in a new tab) and score release dates (opens in a new tab). Dates can change, so check with College Board before you register.