The next US SAT is Saturday, June 6, 2026. Regular registration closes May 22, late registration closes May 26. Set a reminder for any deadline below — free, no account.
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| Test date | Regular deadline | Late deadline | Score release | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | Past |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | Past |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Past |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Past |
| Dec 6, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Past |
| Mar 14, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Past |
| May 2, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Past |
| Jun 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 | Open |
Source: College Board, SAT Suite — Dates and Deadlines.
College Board confirms each testing year about 12 months ahead. These are based on the historical pattern.
| Test date | Regular deadline | Late deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2027 | Feb 26, 2027 | Mar 2, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 20, 2027 |
| Jun 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
Three dates matter for every test administration: the test date itself, the regular registration deadline (about 14 days before), and the late registration deadline (about 4 to 5 days before). Score release lands roughly 13 days after the test.
For most students, the date worth setting a reminder for is the regular deadline, not the test itself. Missing it adds a $38 late fee. Missing late registration too means waiting for the next test administration, which can be 1 to 2 months out.
For a deeper walkthrough of the consequences, see missed SAT registration deadline. For first-time registration, see how to register for the SAT.
The best test date depends on where you are in high school and your application calendar.
Once you've picked a date, set a reminder for the regular registration deadline — not the test itself. You can set a separate reminder for test day later if you want.
The next US SAT after May 7, 2026 is Saturday, June 6, 2026. The regular registration deadline is May 22, 2026, and late registration closes May 26, 2026. After that, the next available test is August 15, 2026 (anticipated).
The SAT is offered 8 times per year in the US: March, May, June, August, September, October, November, and December. Each test date has its own registration deadline about two weeks before, plus a late registration window of roughly four to five additional days.
The anticipated 2026-2027 US test dates are August 15, 2026; September 12, 2026; October 3, 2026; November 7, 2026; December 5, 2026; March 13, 2027; May 1, 2027; and June 5, 2027. College Board confirms exact dates and deadlines about a year ahead.
Scores are typically released about 13 days after the test date. The May 2, 2026 test scores were released May 15, 2026. The June 6, 2026 SAT scores are scheduled for June 19, 2026. International test dates have similar release windows.
For college applications, take the SAT by August or October of senior year at the latest — earlier if you may want to retest. Junior year (March, May, June) is typical for a first attempt. Pick a date with at least 8 weeks of prep time before it.
College Board publishes confirmed dates one testing year at a time. The 2025-26 dates are confirmed. The 2026-27 dates are anticipated based on College Board's historical pattern but may shift by a week. Final dates are usually posted by spring of the previous year.
Pick the registration deadline for the test date you want. Free, no account, follow-ups if you don't act. The May 22, 2026 deadline is 15 days away.
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