2026-2027 SAT Calendar
SAT Test Dates 2026-2027: Deadlines and Score Release Dates
The SAT is offered on eight national dates in the 2026-2027 school year: August 22, September 12, October 3, November 7 and December 5, 2026, then March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027. The next SAT is Saturday, November 7, 2026. Register by October 23 (late registration closes October 27). Scores release November 20.
Next SAT deadlines
Current as of October 5, 2026. SAT deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Register by Fri, Oct 23
November 7 SAT
Late registration and changes close October 27. Scores release November 20.
Register by Fri, Nov 20
December 5 SAT
Late registration closes November 24. Scores release December 18. Last SAT of 2026.
Scores Fri, Oct 16
October 3 SAT
Testing is complete. Scores arrive in time for most November 1 early deadlines.
SAT Test Dates 2026-2027
Every national SAT administration for the 2026-2027 school year, with regular and late deadlines and the score release date.
| Test date | Registration deadline | Late registration and changes | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026Saturday Completed | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | Sept 4, 2026 |
| Sept 12, 2026Saturday Completed | Aug 28, 2026 | Sept 1, 2026 | Sept 25, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2026Saturday Completed | Sept 18, 2026 | Sept 22, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2026Saturday Next SAT | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026Saturday Open | Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2027Saturday | Feb 19, 2027 | Feb 23, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027Saturday | Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 20, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| Jun 5, 2027Saturday | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Jun 21, 2027 |
There is no January, February or April national SAT. International students have seven dates because the August administration is offered in the United States only.
When Do SAT Scores Come Out?
SAT scores are released about two weeks after each test date. Fall 2026 scores post September 4, September 25, October 16, November 20 and December 18. Spring 2027 scores post March 19, May 14 and June 21.
Scores appear in your College Board account on the release date. Colleges you chose as free score recipients at registration receive them within about ten days after that, so a score released October 16 can still be in a college’s hands before a November 1 deadline if you selected the college in advance.
Which SAT Works for Early Decision and Early Action?
The October 3, 2026 SAT was the last date whose scores reliably arrive before November 1 deadlines. The November 7 SAT (scores November 20) works for many November 15 deadlines and for colleges that accept November scores for early rounds. Confirm each college’s policy before you count on it.
Seniors
November 7 and December 5 are your remaining 2026 dates. December 5 is the last realistic SAT for most Regular Decision deadlines in early January.
Juniors
Most juniors take a first official SAT in March or May 2027, then retest in June or August. Starting prep in winter gives two full attempts before senior fall.
Sophomores
Take a free full length diagnostic first. It shows whether the SAT or ACT fits better before you spend a single prep hour.
SAT Dates 2027-2028 (Anticipated)
College Board publishes anticipated dates for the following year before registration opens. These dates are for planning only and can change until College Board opens registration, usually in late spring.
| Fall 2027 | Spring 2028 |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2027 | Mar 4, 2028 |
| Sept 18, 2027 | May 6, 2028 |
| Oct 9, 2027 | Jun 3, 2028 |
| Nov 6, 2027 | |
| Dec 4, 2027 |
SAT Format at a Glance
The SAT is fully digital and adaptive. It is taken in the Bluebook app at a test center or school, runs about 2 hours and 14 minutes, and has two sections: Reading and Writing, then Math, each split into two modules. A calculator is allowed on the entire Math section. Scores range from 400 to 1600.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next SAT?
The next SAT is Saturday, November 7, 2026. Register by October 23, 2026. Late registration and changes close October 27, and scores release November 20, 2026. The SAT after that is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
What are the SAT test dates for 2026-2027?
August 22, September 12, October 3, November 7 and December 5, 2026, then March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027. That is eight national dates. There is no January, February or April SAT.
What are the 2027 SAT test dates?
March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027. Registration deadlines are February 19, April 16 and May 21, and scores release March 19, May 14 and June 21, 2027.
When do November 2026 SAT scores come out?
Scores from the November 7, 2026 SAT release on Friday, November 20, 2026.
Is the October SAT the last one for Early Decision?
For most November 1 deadlines, yes. October 3, 2026 scores released October 16. The November 7 SAT releases scores November 20, which works for November 15 deadlines and for colleges that accept November scores for early rounds. Check each college’s policy.
How far ahead do I need to register for the SAT?
Regular SAT registration closes about two weeks before test day, and late registration closes four days after that with an added fee. Register as early as you can, because convenient test centers fill first.
Are the 2027-2028 SAT dates out?
College Board has posted anticipated dates: August 28, September 18, October 9, November 6 and December 4, 2027, then March 4, May 6 and June 3, 2028. Deadlines are not yet published and dates can change until registration opens.
Should I take the SAT or the ACT?
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