2026–27 Test Dates

Every SAT and ACT administration this year with its registration deadline, along with the school-administered PSAT/NMSQT and AP exam windows. Past dates are removed from this page automatically.

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Next Up

Next: SAT
November 7, 2026
Registration closes October 23, 2026 · 10 days left to register
Next: ACT
October 17, 2026
Registration has closed
Next: PSAT/NMSQT
October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026
Arranged by your school
Next: AP
May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027
Arranged by your school

SAT Dates

SAT test dates and registration deadlines for 2026–27
Test date	Registration deadline
November 7, 2026	October 23, 2026
December 5, 2026	November 20, 2026
March 6, 2027	February 19, 2027
May 1, 2027	April 16, 2027
June 5, 2027	May 21, 2027

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ACT Dates

ACT test dates and registration deadlines for 2026–27
Test date	Registration deadline	Notes
October 17, 2026	September 11, 2026 (closed)
December 12, 2026	November 6, 2026
February 27, 2027	January 22, 2027
April 10, 2027	March 5, 2027
June 12, 2027	May 7, 2027
July 10, 2027	June 4, 2027	No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July ACT test date.

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PSAT/NMSQT Dates

October 1, 2026 – October 30, 2026

The PSAT/NMSQT is administered at school on a date each school selects within the testing window. Students do not register individually; please ask your school counselor which date has been selected.

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AP Dates

May 3, 2027 – May 7, 2027
May 10, 2027 – May 14, 2027

AP Exams are administered at school. Registration takes place in the fall through your school's AP coordinator.

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Before You Register

These dates are provided to help families plan. Testing organizations occasionally change them, so please confirm the test date and registration deadline with the official source before registering.

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Dates last checked August 18, 2026.