2018-19 SAT Dates
Deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. To see international SAT test dates, visit International Registration.
When Should You Take the SAT?
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Tests Available | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2018 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | July 27, 2018 |
August 7, 2018 (for mailed registrations) August 15, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
August 15, 2018 |
| October 6, 2018 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | September 7, 2018 |
September 18, 2018 (for mailed registrations) September 26, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
September 26, 2018 |
| November 3, 2018 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | October 5, 2018 |
October 16, 2018 (for mailed registrations) October 24, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
October 24, 2018 |
| December 1, 2018 | See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | November 2, 2018 |
November 13, 2018 (for mailed registrations) November 20, 2018 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
November 20, 2018 |
| March 9, 2019 Learn more |
SAT Subject Tests not offered on this date | February 8, 2019 |
February 19, 2019 (for mailed registrations) February 27, 2019 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
February 27, 2019 |
| May 4, 2019 Register Learn more |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | April 5, 2019 |
April 16, 2019 (for mailed registrations) April 24, 2019 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
April 24, 2019 |
| June 1, 2019 Register |
See SAT Subject Tests available on this date | May 3, 2019 |
May 14, 2019 (for mailed registrations) May 22, 2019 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
May 22, 2019 |
Score Release Dates
Most SAT scores are released about two weeks after test day. June scores take longer, up to six weeks. Find out when scores will be released.
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. Eastern Time, 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 cannot 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.
2019-20 SAT Dates
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Test Available? |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2019 | Yes |
| October 5, 2019 | Yes |
| November 2, 2019 | Yes |
| December 7, 2019 | Yes |
| March 14, 2020 | No |
| May 2, 2020 | Yes |
| June 6, 2020 | Yes |
2020-21 SAT Dates
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Test Available? |
|---|---|
| August 29, 2020 | Yes |
| October 3, 2020 | Yes |
| November 7, 2020 | Yes |
| December 5, 2020 | Yes |
| March 13, 2021 | No |
| May 8, 2021 | Yes |
| June 5, 2021 | Yes |
2021-22 SAT Dates
| SAT Date | SAT Subject Test Available? |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2021 | Yes |
| October 2, 2021 | Yes |
| November 6, 2021 | Yes |
| December 4, 2021 | Yes |
| March 12, 2022 | No |
| May 7, 2022 | Yes |
| June 4, 2022 | Yes |