SAT Test Dates
Next SAT open for registration: December 5, 2026. Register by November 20.
In short
- The same dates and deadlines apply to every student, in the US and internationally.
- Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Late registration costs an extra fee and closes a few days after the regular deadline.
- SAT School Day is separate: schools test in their own fall and spring windows, and you register through the school.
2026-27 school year
| Test date | Register by | Late registration |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2026 | Closed | Closed |
| December 5, 2026 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 |
| March 6, 2027 | Feb 19 | Feb 23 |
| May 1, 2027 | Apr 16 | Apr 20 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21 | May 25 |
2027-28 school year
College Board lists these dates as anticipated and has not set deadlines yet.
| Test date |
|---|
| August 28, 2027 |
| September 18, 2027 |
| October 9, 2027 |
| November 6, 2027 |
| December 4, 2027 |
| March 4, 2028 |
| May 6, 2028 |
| June 3, 2028 |
Source: College Board, SAT dates and deadlines. Check collegeboard.org before you register.
Frequently asked questions
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When is the next SAT I can still register for?
The next SAT with registration open is on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Register by November 20. Late registration costs an extra fee, and every deadline closes at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Are SAT test dates the same for international students?
Yes. College Board uses the same SAT weekend test dates and deadlines for students in the US and in every other country, and late registration is available worldwide for an extra fee.
How many times a year is the SAT offered?
There are 5 SAT weekend dates left in the 2026-27 school year: November 7, December 5, March 6, May 1, June 5. Schools that offer SAT School Day test in their own fall and spring windows instead, and you register through the school.
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