2026–27 school year
SAT, ACT and PSAT test dates.
National test dates and registration deadlines from College Board and ACT, checked October 1, 2026.
SAT
Weekend test dates. Registration deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and late registration costs extra. SAT prep
| Test date | Register by | Late registration by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, October 3, 2026 | Sep 18 | Sep 22 | |
| Sat, November 7, 2026 | Oct 23 | Oct 27 | |
| Sat, December 5, 2026 | Nov 20 | Nov 24 | |
| Sat, March 6, 2027 | Feb 19 | Feb 23 | |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Apr 16 | Apr 20 | |
| Sat, June 5, 2027 | May 21 | May 25 |
ACT
National test dates ACT lists through December. Late registration costs extra. ACT prep
| Test date | Register by | Late registration by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, September 19, 2026 | Aug 14 | Sep 1 | |
| Sat, October 17, 2026 | Sep 11 | Sep 29 | |
| Sat, December 12, 2026 | Nov 6 | Nov 29 |
Source: ACT: Test dates and registration. We add spring dates once ACT posts them.
PSAT/NMSQT
Schools give the PSAT/NMSQT on days they choose between October 1 and October 30, 2026. You register through your school, and your counselor has the date. PSAT prep