Next SAT Date Countdown
As of October 5, 2026, the next weekend SAT is November 7, 2026: register by October 23, or by October 27 with the late fee. December 5 and March 6 follow. Pick a date below for the days remaining and its deadlines.
Official August 2026–June 2027 SAT dates and deadlines
- August 22, 2026 Scores Sep 4
- September 12, 2026 Scores Sep 25
- October 3, 2026 Scores Oct 16
- November 7, 2026 Deadline Oct 23, late Oct 27
- December 5, 2026 Deadline Nov 20, late Nov 24
- March 6, 2027 Deadline Feb 19, late Feb 23
- May 1, 2027 Deadline Apr 16, late Apr 20
- June 5, 2027 Deadline May 21, late May 25
Checked against College Board on October 5, 2026. Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET. Check satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines for the latest confirmed dates and registration deadlines.
How to plan backwards from a test date
- 12+ weeks out: baseline diagnostic + content review on weakest skills.
- 6–8 weeks out: mixed-skill timed drills, one full mock per week.
- 2 weeks out: taper — light review, no new hard content.
- Week of: Bluebook check, sleep schedule, no new material.
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FAQs
When is the next SAT?
As of October 5, 2026, the next SAT is November 7, 2026. Regular registration closes October 23 and late registration closes October 27, both at 11:59 p.m. ET. The date picker above counts down from today.
What are the 2026–27 SAT dates?
August 22, September 12, October 3, November 7, and December 5, 2026, then March 6, May 1, and June 5, 2027.
How far in advance should I register for the SAT?
The regular deadline is 15 days before test day. Late registration closes 11 days before and costs $38 more. Both end at 11:59 p.m. ET. To borrow a testing device from College Board, register at least 30 days before test day.
Is the SAT offered every month?
No. The current August 2026–June 2027 College Board schedule has eight weekend dates: August, September, October, November, December, March, May, and June. The listed dates apply to US and international students.
What if my target date passes?
Select the next available date. The date picker lists only dates that have not passed, and the schedule below marks tests that have already been held.