October 3, 2026
Registration open. Regular deadline: September 18, 2026.
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Live status · 2026–2027
SAT and ACT test dates 2026–2027
Plan around official weekend and national test dates, registration deadlines, and score releases. Status labels and “days away” counts update automatically as the calendar moves.
Today: September 15, 2026Weekend testing · U.S. and international
Official SAT schedule ↗
SAT test dates 2026–2027
Registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET. Availability at a specific test center is not guaranteed.
| Test date | Status | Regular deadline | Late / final deadline | Initial score release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | ||||
| Completed | ||||
| Next scheduled SAT | Registration open | |||
| Registration open | ||||
| Registration open | ||||
| Registration open | To be announced | |||
| Registration open | To be announced | |||
| Registration open | To be announced |
Confirm deadlines, test-center seats, fees, and eligibility inside your official account before relying on a date.
College Board says device requests must be made at least 30 days before test day, earlier than the normal registration deadline.
Schools and districts handle registration for SAT School Day. Those testing windows are not the weekend dates above.
National testing · U.S., U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico
Official ACT schedule ↗
ACT test dates 2026–2027
Registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. CT. Availability at a specific test center is not guaranteed.
| Test date | Status | Regular deadline | Late / final deadline | Initial score release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next scheduled ACT | Registration closed | Photo upload & standby: September 14, 2026 | ||
| Late registration | Photo upload & standby: October 12, 2026 | |||
| Registration open | Photo upload & standby: December 7, 2026 | |||
| Registration open | Photo upload & standby: February 22, 2027 | |||
| Registration open | Photo upload & standby: April 5, 2027 | |||
| Registration open | Photo upload & standby: June 7, 2027 | |||
| Registration open | Photo upload & standby: July 5, 2027 |
Confirm deadlines, test-center seats, fees, and eligibility inside your official account before relying on a date.
After late registration, ACT may allow a standby request if seats, materials, and staff are available.
ACT states that July national testing becomes available to learners in New York starting in 2027.
Work backward
Build a test date around your college timeline
The earliest application or scholarship deadline on your list should determine how much room you leave for score release and a possible retake.
List deadlines
Start with application, scholarship, and score-reporting deadlines for every target college.
Leave score-release room
Do not schedule your only attempt so close that a delayed score would create unnecessary risk.
Keep a retake option
When possible, leave one later administration available after you review the first result.
Plan focused preparation
Use a diagnostic and timed practice to decide which skills need the most attention before test day.
Quick answers
SAT and ACT date questions
When is the next SAT in 2026–2027?
The next listed SAT date is October 3, 2026. Registration status: Registration open.
When is the next ACT in 2026–2027?
The next listed ACT date is September 19, 2026. Registration status: Registration closed.
Can test dates or registration deadlines change?
Yes. Test organizations may revise dates, deadlines, test-center availability, or administration rules. Confirm every date in your official College Board or MyACT account before making travel or application plans.
How early should I choose a test date?
Choose a date early enough to leave time for score release, college deadlines, and a possible retake. Work backward from your earliest application or scholarship deadline.
Schedules last checked against the official College Board and ACT pages on September 2, 2026. IQClub is not affiliated with or endorsed by College Board or ACT.
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