Here are all the SAT test dates for 2026–27, with registration deadlines, late registration deadlines and score release dates from College Board. Registration is open for every remaining date through June 2027. You’ll also find this year’s fees and College Board’s anticipated dates for 2027–28.
SAT Test Dates and Deadlines 2026–27
| SAT test date | Registration deadline | Late registration, changes & cancellation deadline | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22, 2026 | — | — | Sept. 4, 2026 |
| Sept. 12, 2026 | — | — | Sept. 25, 2026 |
| Oct. 3, 2026 | Sept. 18, 2026 | Sept. 22, 2026 | Oct. 16, 2026 |
| Nov. 7, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Oct. 27, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 |
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Nov. 24, 2026 | Dec. 18, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 | Feb. 23, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time and apply to students in the U.S. and abroad. The August and September dates have already passed. If you need to borrow a testing device from College Board, register and request it at least 30 days before test day, which is earlier than the regular deadline. Source: College Board’s dates page.
There’s no SAT between December and March, so the December 5 test is the last chance to test in 2026. Seniors applying regular decision should check whether their colleges accept December scores.
If you’re testing at school
SAT School Day isn’t on the weekend calendar. Your school registers you and tests within College Board’s windows: October 1–30, 2026 in the fall and March 1–April 30, 2027 in the spring. For the PSAT, see our PSAT test dates.
Anticipated SAT test dates for 2027–28
College Board has published these as anticipated dates, so they could change. Registration deadlines aren’t out yet.
- Fall 2027: August 28, September 18, October 9, November 6 and December 4
- Spring 2028: March 4, May 6 and June 3
How to Register for the SAT
Register through College Board’s registration page with a free College Board account. You’ll choose your test date and a test center (use College Board’s test center search), upload a photo, and pay the fee. If a center is full, you can join the waitlist for free and be placed automatically when a seat opens near you.
The SAT is digital, taken in College Board’s Bluebook app on your own laptop or tablet or a borrowed one. Install Bluebook before test day and take a practice test in it. Our list of official SAT practice tests covers the free ones, and you can check what to bring to the SAT.
If you can’t test on Saturday for religious reasons, you can request Sunday testing.
How Much Does the SAT Cost?
The SAT costs $68 for U.S. students. These fees apply through June 2027, per College Board’s fee page:
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | $68 | Free with a fee waiver |
| Late registration | $38 | After the regular deadline, before the late deadline. Free with a fee waiver |
| Change test center | $34 | To change your test date, cancel and register again |
| Cancel by the change deadline | $34 | Free with a fee waiver |
| Late cancellation | $44 | After the change deadline, by 11:59 p.m. ET the Thursday before test day |
| Waitlist | $0 |
Score fees
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Additional score reports | $15 each | Your first 4 are free if ordered within 9 days of the test. Unlimited free with a fee waiver |
| Rush reports | $31 | Plus the score report fee |
| Scores by phone | $15 per call | |
| Archived scores | $35 | Plus the score report fee |
| Score verification | $55 | Fee waiver available |
Students testing outside the U.S. pay additional international fees. See College Board’s page on sending scores for how score reports work.
SAT Fee Waivers
Low-income 11th and 12th graders in the U.S. and its territories, and U.S. citizens living abroad, can get a fee waiver. You’re eligible if any of these apply:
- You’re enrolled in or eligible for the National School Lunch Program.
- Your family’s income is within the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s income eligibility guidelines.
- You’re in a federal, state or local program for students from low-income families, such as TRIO programs like Upward Bound.
- Your family receives public assistance.
- You’re unhoused, or live in federally subsidized public housing or a foster home.
- You’re a ward of the state or an orphan.
A fee waiver covers two SATs, unlimited score reports, no late registration or cancellation fees, free CSS Profile applications, and application fee waivers at participating colleges for seniors who took the SAT. Get a code from your school counselor or request one directly from College Board at least 1–2 weeks before the registration deadline. You can use a fee waiver once.
SAT Test Dates FAQ
When are the SAT test dates for 2026-27?
SAT Weekend dates for 2026-27 are Aug. 22, Sept. 12, Oct. 3, Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, 2026, and March 6, May 1 and June 5, 2027.
How much does the SAT cost?
The SAT registration fee is $68 for U.S. test takers. Late registration adds $38, and changing your test center costs $34. Eligible students can take the SAT for free with a fee waiver.
When do SAT scores come out?
About two weeks after test day. For example, December 5, 2026 scores are released December 18, and March 6, 2027 scores on March 19.
Is there a January SAT?
No. There’s no SAT Weekend test between December and March. The December test is the last one of 2026, and the next is March 6, 2027.
Can I take the SAT on a Sunday?
Only if you can’t test on Saturday for religious reasons. You request Sunday testing through College Board, and it’s offered on selected dates.
Next Steps
Pick a date that leaves time for a retake before your application deadlines, register before the regular deadline to avoid the $38 late fee, and start prep with our best SAT prep books or SAT prep courses. Wondering if you need the SAT at all? See Is the SAT required?