{"id":34,"date":"2026-11-02T07:33:36","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/?p=34"},"modified":"2026-11-02T07:51:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T07:51:14","slug":"sat-test-dates-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/sat-test-dates-2026-27\/","title":{"rendered":"SAT Test Dates 2026\u201327: Every Date, Every Deadline, and How to Choose Yours"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next SAT is on <strong>5 December 2026<\/strong>, and registration closes on <strong>20 November<\/strong>. After that, there&#8217;s no weekend SAT until <strong>6 March 2027<\/strong>. Miss the December date and you lose three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dates are the same for students in the US, India, the UAE and everywhere else. Below you&#8217;ll find every 2026\u201327 test date with its deadlines, how to pick the right one for your grade, and how many weeks of preparation each date gives you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SAT dates and deadlines for 2026\u201327<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Test date<\/th>\n<th>Registration deadline<\/th>\n<th>Late registration and changes deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>3 October 2026<\/td>\n<td>18 September 2026<\/td>\n<td>22 September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7 November 2026<\/td>\n<td>23 October 2026<\/td>\n<td>27 October 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5 December 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>20 November 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>24 November 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 March 2027<\/td>\n<td>19 February 2027<\/td>\n<td>23 February 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 May 2027<\/td>\n<td>16 April 2027<\/td>\n<td>20 April 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5 June 2027<\/td>\n<td>21 May 2027<\/td>\n<td>25 May 2027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<figcaption>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/SAT\/DATES-DEADLINES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board, SAT dates and deadlines<\/a>, checked 2 November 2026.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three things to know about these deadlines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>They close at 11:59 pm US Eastern time.<\/strong> In India and the UAE, that is the next morning. Don&#8217;t leave it to the last evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late registration costs extra.<\/strong> It is open until the second deadline, but College Board charges an additional fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need a device?<\/strong> If you plan to borrow a laptop from College Board, you must register and request it at least 30 days before test day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your school offers the SAT on a school day, it is held in a spring window (1 March to 30 April 2027), and the school handles registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pick your SAT date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right date depends on your grade, your application deadlines, and your school exams. Many students take the SAT more than once, so plan for a first attempt and a retake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Your situation<\/th>\n<th>Best date(s)<\/th>\n<th>Why<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade 12, applying this year<\/td>\n<td>5 December 2026<\/td>\n<td>Usually the last date whose scores can reach colleges in time for regular-decision deadlines in January. Check each college&#8217;s own deadline first.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade 11, first attempt<\/td>\n<td>6 March or 1 May 2027<\/td>\n<td>Gives you 4 to 6 months to prepare, plus scores in hand before the summer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Retake, start of Grade 12<\/td>\n<td>August to October 2027<\/td>\n<td>College Board&#8217;s anticipated dates are 28 August, 18 September and 9 October 2027, still in time for early applications in November.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade 9 or 10<\/td>\n<td>No SAT yet<\/td>\n<td>Take the PSAT if your school offers it, and build maths and reading skills now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/when-to-take-sat.webp\" alt=\"When to take the SAT by grade: build the base in Grade 9\u201310, first SAT in Grade 11 spring, retake in Grade 12 August\u2013October, last chance in Grade 12 December\" class=\"wp-image-37\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.935483870967742;width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/when-to-take-sat.webp 1200w, https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/when-to-take-sat-300x155.webp 300w, https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/when-to-take-sat-1024x529.webp 1024w, https:\/\/infyni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/when-to-take-sat-768x397.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, (max-width: 1024px) 50vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two checks before you register:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clashes with school exams.<\/strong> CBSE board exams usually run from February to April, and AP exams are held in May. Avoid an SAT date in the same weeks as your heaviest school exams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Score timing.<\/strong> Weekend SAT scores usually come out about 10 business days after the test. Sending them to colleges takes another 10 to 12 days (<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.collegeboard.org\/when-do-sat-scores-come-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board<\/a>). Count back from each college deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much preparation time each date gives you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Digital SAT has two sections: Reading and Writing (54 questions, 64 minutes) and Maths (44 questions, 70 minutes), with a 10-minute break between them. Each section is split into two modules, and how you do on the first module sets the difficulty of the second (<a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/in-school-assessments\/sat-school-day\/structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board<\/a>). That&#8217;s why timed, full-length practice matters more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Test date<\/th>\n<th>Time from early November<\/th>\n<th>What to focus on<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>5 December 2026<\/td>\n<td>About 4 weeks<\/td>\n<td>Sharpen, don&#8217;t start from scratch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 March 2027<\/td>\n<td>About 4 months<\/td>\n<td>A full prep cycle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 May 2027<\/td>\n<td>About 6 months<\/td>\n<td>A full prep cycle at a steady pace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have 4 weeks (December SAT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Week 1: take a full-length practice test in College Board&#8217;s free Bluebook app. List the question types you missed most.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weeks 2\u20133: practise only those question types, in timed sets. Learn the built-in Desmos calculator if you haven&#8217;t used it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Week 4: take a second full-length test, review every mistake, then rest the day before.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have 4 to 6 months (March or May SAT)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Month 1: diagnostic test, then rebuild basics (algebra, grammar rules, reading for main idea and evidence).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Months 2\u20133: work through every question type in both sections, 5 to 6 hours a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final 4\u20136 weeks: one full-length practice test a week, with a careful review of each one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whichever date you choose, use official practice material first. Bluebook&#8217;s practice tests are built the same way as the real adaptive test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to register, step by step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a College Board account<\/strong> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/SAT\/DATES-DEADLINES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SAT dates and deadlines page<\/a> and choose &#8220;Register&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pick a test centre early.<\/strong> Seats at popular centres can fill before the deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload a clear photo<\/strong> that matches your ID, and check which photo ID College Board accepts in your country. Outside the US, this is often a passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay the fee<\/strong> shown at checkout. Students testing outside the US pay an extra international fee, and late registration costs more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Install Bluebook<\/strong> on the laptop or tablet you&#8217;ll use, and complete exam setup before test day. That step creates your admission ticket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On test day, bring your charged device, your admission ticket and your photo ID. The test takes 2 hours 14 minutes plus the break, so plan for most of the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare with a live SAT instructor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Self-study works for some students. Others improve faster with a teacher who spots their weak areas and keeps them on schedule. Infyni&#8217;s live online SAT classes cover both sections of the Digital SAT:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infyni.com\/course\/sat-english-training-live-online-course\">SAT English (Reading and Writing)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infyni.com\/course\/live-online-sat-math-training-course\">SAT Maths<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/infyni.com\/course\/sat-course\">Complete SAT course<\/a>, both sections together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not sure which one fits? Talk to our SAT team, and we\u2019ll help you pick a course, a test date, and a study plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/infyni.com\/contact-us\" style=\"background-color:#FF6600;color:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;padding:12px 24px;text-decoration:none;\">Talk to our SAT team<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the next SAT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next SAT is on 5 December 2026. Registration closes on 20 November, and late registration closes on 24 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are SAT dates different in India and the UAE?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. College Board uses the same weekend test dates and deadlines for students in the US and abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there an SAT in January or February 2027?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. After 5 December 2026, the next weekend SAT is on 6 March 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many times can I take the SAT?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can take it more than once, and many students do. Plan your first attempt early enough to leave room for a retake before your application deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does the SAT take?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing time is 2 hours 14 minutes, plus a 10-minute break between the Reading and Writing section and the Maths section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When will I get my scores?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scores from weekend tests usually come out about 10 business days after the test date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/SAT\/DATES-DEADLINES\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board: SAT dates and deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/satsuite.collegeboard.org\/in-school-assessments\/sat-school-day\/structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board: How the SAT is structured<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.collegeboard.org\/when-do-sat-scores-come-out\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">College Board: When do SAT scores come out?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When is the next SAT?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The next SAT is on 5 December 2026. 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