SAT Test Dates & Deadlines
Plan Ahead for the 2025–2026 SAT Testing Year
Registration is now open for all students, U.S. and international.
Note: All official SAT registration must be completed directly through College Board. Register for the SAT here
SAT Test Dates: August 2025 to June 2026
These are the official test dates and deadlines for U.S. and international students.
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Changes, Cancellation & Late Registration** |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 | Aug. 12, 2025 |
| Sept. 13, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 | Sept. 2, 2025 |
| Oct. 4, 2025 | Sept. 19, 2025 | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| Nov. 8, 2025 | Oct. 24, 2025 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Dec. 6, 2025 | Nov. 21, 2025 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| March 14, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | Apr. 21, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
ACT Test Dates & Deadlines
National test dates are for students in the United States, U.S. territories, and Puerto Rico.
For US Students
For Non-US Students
Important notes:
Deadlines are at midnight Central Time.
Late registration is available with an extra fee.
Standby testing may be possible after the late deadline.
Students with religious conflicts can request Non-Saturday Testing.
All accommodation and English Learner support requests must be submitted by the late registration deadline through ACT’s TAA system.
2026 National Test Dates Schedule
| Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline | Photo Upload and Standby Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 6, 2025 | August 1 | August 19 | August 29 |
| October 18, 2025 | September 12 | September 30 | October 10 |
| December 13, 2025 | November 7 | November 24 | December 5 |
| February 14, 2026 | January 9 | January 23 | February 6 |
| April 11, 2026 | March 6 | March 24 | April 3 |
| June 13, 2026 | May 8 | May 29 | June 5 |
| July 11, 2026* | June 5 | June 24 | July 3 |
*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.
September: Science Optional (online and paper testing)
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