What is the next SAT® date?
The next SAT® is Saturday, November 7, 2026.
When is the next SAT®?
The next SAT® is Saturday, November 7, 2026. The regular-registration deadline is October 23, 2026. Late registration closes October 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Next SAT® dates at a glance
| Test date | |
|---|---|
| Regular registration | October 23, 2026 |
| Late registration and changes | October 27, 2026 |
| Student score release | Friday, November 20, 2026 |
Registration deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Your admission ticket and test-center instructions determine when to arrive on test day.
Which SAT® can I still register for?
Saturday, November 7, 2026 is the next test in this calendar whose final registration deadline has not passed. Its regular deadline is October 23, 2026 and its late deadline is October 27, 2026.
A deadline that is still ahead does not guarantee a seat at your preferred center. Check available locations in My SAT® before committing to travel or a study schedule. If you need to borrow a College Board device, register and request it at least 30 days before the test.
Use the registration deadline guide to compare regular registration, late registration, and device requests.
What test dates follow?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 — register by November 20, 2026; scores scheduled for December 18, 2026.
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 — register by February 19, 2027; scores scheduled for March 19, 2027.
- Saturday, May 1, 2027 — register by April 16, 2027; scores scheduled for May 14, 2027.
Compare the full 2026-2027 SAT® calendar if you need more preparation time or a backup test date.
Choose a date that fits your application plan
- Check each college's testing policy and last accepted test date. A general application deadline does not always describe its score policy.
- Allow enough time to practice before the exam. Use a timed practice test to identify what needs work, then make a focused study plan.
- Check the score release date separately. Student score availability and a college processing a score report are different steps.
- If you may retest, identify a second date and its registration deadline now. Do not assume there will be another open seat after your first result arrives.
The next score release can belong to an earlier administration than the next test. Our two countdowns track those events independently.
Next SAT® date questions
Is registration still open for the next SAT®?
The regular-registration deadline is October 23, 2026. Late registration closes October 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
When will scores from the next SAT® be released?
College Board schedules scores from the November 7, 2026 SAT® for Friday, November 20, 2026. This is a release date, not a guarantee of one release hour.
Is the next SAT® the next test I can register for?
Not necessarily. Registration closes before test day, so the next exam can already be closed to new registrations. Compare the next available registration deadline as well as the test date, then check seats in My SAT®.
About this SAT® guide
Use the test date, registration status, and score date together to choose a workable SAT® plan. This guide covers the weekend SAT®, with dates checked against College Board.
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