Future Years' SAT Test Dates, Schedules, and Deadlines

Future SAT test dates are only confirmed less than a year in advance, but we at PrepScholar have done the hard work of looking at past test date patterns to predict future SAT test dates and registration deadlines.

For 2025 and early 2026, the official timetable is set. But even though they're more uncertain, we can predict future years like 2027 and 2028 with decent confidence. These predictions have been updated in January 2025 to reflect the latest possible data.

For historical SAT test dates, check out our posts on past SAT test dates from 2022-2023, 2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-19, 2017-18, 2016-17, 2015-16, and 2014 and before.

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines 2024-2025

These dates are all confirmed by the College Board.

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines 2025-2026

The following 2025-2026 test dates are confirmed by the College Board. The registration and late registration deadlines for test dates after June are our best estimates.

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines 2026-2027

The 2026-2027 test dates haven't been listed by the College Board yet, tentatively or otherwise. But, by using historical data, we can project when we believe the SAT will be scheduled. For more information about date accuracy, see our note below.

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines 2027-2028

Like the 2026-2027 test dates, these dates also haven't been listed by the College Board yet, tentatively or otherwise. They're based on our own projections. For more information about date accuracy, see our note below. 

How to Use These SAT Test Date Projections

The vast majority of the dates above should be correct. For example, if you're taking the SAT in May 2026 and want to know whether a test date lands on your birthday or not, this calendar will tell you.

At most, our projected dates might be off by a week. However, as it is with all projections, there will always be some margin of error. Feel free to plan your SAT schedule using our calendar. Within a year of your planned test date, check the College Board website for official dates.

As long as you don't bet your life on it, the above SAT dates and deadlines should give you a clear idea of when future SAT tests are likely to be held.

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