SAT Test Dates for 2026-2027

As of November 7, 2026, four more SAT weekend dates are scheduled in the 2026-27 school year in the US: December 5, 2026, and March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027. The next registration deadline is November 20, 2026, for the December test, with late registration open until November 24. Most weekend scores are released about two weeks after test day, and the College Board can change dates, so always confirm on its dates and deadlines page before you register.

Remaining 2026-2027 SAT dates

These are the College Board's SAT weekend dates for the rest of the 2026-27 school year, as listed on November 7, 2026. The November 7 test has already taken place, but it is included for its score date.

Earlier fall 2026 dates (August 22, September 12 and October 3) have already passed. There are no SAT weekend dates in January or February 2027, so the gap between December and March is three months. If you want a winter score, December 5 is your last chance until March.

Looking ahead to 2027-28

The College Board also lists anticipated dates for the following school year: August 28, September 18, October 9, November 6 and December 4, 2027, then March 4, May 6 and June 3, 2028. The October 9, 2027 date is already marked as updated on the College Board's page, which is a useful reminder that anticipated dates can move. Treat these as planning dates until registration opens.

Registration and late registration

You register for SAT weekend tests through the College Board. A few rules from its dates page are worth knowing before you pick a date:

• Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date listed, wherever you live in the US.
• Late registration costs extra. The College Board says late registration is available worldwide and that additional fees apply. The same late deadline is also the last day to change your registration or cancel under the regular policy.
• Borrowing a device takes longer. If you need to borrow a device from the College Board to test, you must request it at least 30 days before test day, which is earlier than the regular registration deadline.
• Sunday testing is offered only to students who cannot test on Saturday for religious reasons.

Fees are listed on separate College Board pages, so check the current amounts there when you register.

When scores come out

The College Board says most scores from weekend tests are released 2 to 4 weeks after test day. For the 2026-27 dates above, its published student release dates fall about two weeks after each test, with the June 5 test a little later at June 21. Schools see scores in the K-12 reporting portal a few days after students do.

If you are applying early, work backward from your deadlines. A December 5 test has a student release date of December 18, and colleges then need time to receive and process the scores. The College Board notes that processing times vary by college once scores arrive, so leave a margin rather than counting on the release date alone.

SAT School Day

Many students take the SAT at their own school on a school day through SAT School Day. You do not register for it yourself; your school or district handles registration. For 2026-27, the College Board lists two in-school testing windows:

• Fall: October 1 to 30, 2026
• Spring: March 1 to April 30, 2027

Your school sets its own test date within the window, so ask your counselor. If your test is part of a state testing program, the College Board says to check with your state for when scores will be available.

Choosing a date

The right date depends on your application deadlines, your school calendar and how much prep time you need. A few common patterns:

• Juniors often take a first SAT in the spring (March, May or June), which leaves the summer and fall of senior year for a retake.
• Seniors applying early usually aim for an October or November test at the latest. For students applying this fall, the December 5 test is now the remaining option, and you should confirm that your colleges will accept December scores.
• Students who want to retake benefit from leaving at least six to eight weeks between tests so there is time to study the mistakes from the first attempt.

Some colleges superscore, meaning they combine your best section scores from different test dates, which can make a planned retake less risky. Our guide to what a good SAT score is covers superscoring and how to set a target.

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Sources

All pages read on November 7, 2026. Dates can change; the College Board's pages are the final word.

• SAT Suite Test Dates and Deadlines, College Board
• SAT Suite Score Release Dates, College Board

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