When are the SAT test dates in 2026?

    The SAT is offered on seven Saturdays per year: August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. Check College Board for specific 2026 dates and registration deadlines.

    The seven annual test dates

    SAT test dates fall on Saturdays in seven months per year: August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. Each has a corresponding registration deadline about one month earlier.

    Choosing a date

    Most students take their first SAT in spring of junior year and retake in the fall of senior year. For Early Action or Early Decision applications, your last retake should be the August or October test.

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