SAT test dates and deadlines, 2026–27
There are six SAT Weekend dates in the 2026–27 school year, and registration is open for all of them. Deadlines are at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S., and apply to students in the U.S. and abroad.[1]
| SAT date | Registration deadline | Changes, regular cancellation and late registration |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 3, 2026 | Sept. 18 | Sept. 22 |
| Nov. 7, 2026 | Oct. 23 | Oct. 27 |
| Dec. 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 |
The October and November 2026 dates have already passed. Sunday testing is available only for students who cannot test on Saturday for religious reasons, through a separate request.[1]
SAT School Day, PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 windows
Schools that give the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 8/9 during the school day choose a date inside College Board’s windows: October 1–30, 2026 in the fall, and March 1–April 30, 2027 in the spring, when the PSAT 10 is also given.[1] Ask your school counselor for your school’s exact date.
SAT dates 2027–28
College Board has also posted anticipated SAT Weekend dates for fall 2027: August 28, September 18, October 9, November 6 and December 4, 2027.[1] Anticipated dates can still change, so check the official page before you plan around them.
What the SAT looks like on test day
The digital SAT takes 2 hours 14 minutes of testing plus a 10-minute break, in two sections with two modules each.[2] Scores are reported on a 400–1600 scale.
| Section | Questions | Time | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 54 | 64 min (2 × 32) | 200–800 |
| Math | 44 | 70 min (2 × 35) | 200–800 |
| Total | 98 | 2 h 14 min + break | 400–1600 |
How to choose an SAT date
- Work back from deadlines. Pick a date whose scores arrive before your earliest application deadline.
- Leave room for a second try. Two dates a few months apart give you time to practice between them.
- Practice on the real format. The digital SAT has 54 Reading and Writing and 44 Math questions in 2 hours 14 minutes, with a 10-minute break.[2]
Track your practice testsScore an official paper practice test with the SAT score calculator, then see what your total means with what is a good SAT score and the full SAT percentiles. Taking the ACT too? See the ACT test dates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next SAT?
December 5, 2026. The registration deadline is November 20 and the late-change deadline November 24.
What are the SAT test dates in 2027?
March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027 for the 2026–27 school year; College Board’s anticipated fall 2027 dates are August 28, September 18, October 9, November 6 and December 4.
When is the SAT registration deadline?
About two weeks before each test date: Nov. 20 for the Dec. 5 test, Feb. 19 for March 6, Apr. 16 for May 1 and May 21 for June 5.
Is the SAT offered on Sundays?
Only for students who cannot test on Saturday for religious reasons, by request.