2026–2027 SAT Test Dates and Deadlines

College Board has confirmed eight SAT Weekend administrations from August 2026 through June 2027. The deadlines below apply to U.S. and international students.

SAT dateRegistration deadlineLate registration / changesScore releasePlan for this date
August 22, 2026August 7, 2026August 11, 2026September 4, 2026Preview a plan
September 12, 2026August 28, 2026September 1, 2026September 25, 2026Preview a plan
October 3, 2026September 18, 2026September 22, 2026Check College BoardPreview a plan
November 7, 2026October 23, 2026October 27, 2026Check College BoardPreview a plan
December 5, 2026November 20, 2026November 24, 2026Check College BoardPreview a plan
March 6, 2027February 19, 2027February 23, 2027Check College BoardPreview a plan
May 1, 2027April 16, 2027April 20, 2027Check College BoardPreview a plan
June 5, 2027May 21, 2027May 25, 2027Check College BoardPreview a plan

Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time. Late registration is available worldwide and can require an additional fee. Students requesting a loaned College Board device must register and make the request at least 30 days before test day.

Source: College Board SAT Suite Dates and Deadlines. Exact score releases shown were checked against the College Board score page. Dates can change, so verify before registering.

How to choose among the 2026–2027 dates

Fall 2026

Useful for seniors working before application deadlines and juniors who prepared over summer. Check each college’s deadline before relying on a later fall score.

March 2027

A natural first spring option for juniors who build foundations during fall and complete timed work over winter.

May or June 2027

Offers additional preparation time and can support a retake after a spring baseline. Balance the date against AP exams and end-of-year workload.

Start with the application timeline

If a score will support an application, scholarship, or program deadline, work backward from that deadline and leave time for score release and a possible retake. Do not assume every institution follows the same testing policy.

Then check preparation capacity

Choose a date that supports consistent weekly work, periodic timed modules, and at least one carefully reviewed practice test. More calendar time only helps if the schedule is realistic.

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Dates last verified October 1, 2026 · Grind1600 Editorial Team