2020-21 SAT Dates
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S. To see international SAT test dates, visit International Registration. To see dates when you can take the SAT on a school day, visit Taking the SAT in School.
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Tests Available | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2020 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | July 31, 2020 |
August 11, 2020 (for mailed registrations) August 18, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) Note: The late registration fee has been waived for the August administration. |
August 18, 2020 |
| September 26, 2020 | SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | August 26, 2020 |
September 15, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
September 15, 2020 |
| October 3, 2020 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | September 4, 2020 |
September 15, 2020 (for mailed registrations) September 22, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
September 22, 2020 |
| November 7, 2020 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | October 7, 2020 |
October 20, 2020 (for mailed registrations) October 27, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
October 27, 2020 |
| December 5, 2020 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | November 5, 2020 |
November 17, 2020 (for mailed registrations) November 24, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
November 24, 2020 |
| March 13, 2021 Register |
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | February 12, 2021 |
February 23, 2021 (for mailed registrations) March 2, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
March 2, 2021 |
| May 8, 2021 Register |
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | April 8, 2021 |
April 20, 2021 (for mailed registrations) April 27, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
April 27, 2021 |
| June 5, 2021 Register |
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | May 6, 2021 |
May 18, 2021 (for mailed registrations) May 26, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
May 26, 2021 |
Score Release Dates
Important Information
U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines. The deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
- Additional fees apply if you register late, change your test center, change your test date, or switch from taking the SAT to taking a Subject Test after registering. Find out how to make registration changes and get deadlines.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who can't test on Saturday due to religious observance. Please note this exception: Sunday testing for the October 3, 2020, SAT will be held October 18, 2020.
- If you miss the late registration deadline, you may be able to get on the waitlist.
- Your registration options will be limited if you aren't taking the SAT for one of its main purposes.
Anticipated Dates
These tables list U.S. SAT test dates. See international SAT test dates.