Testing Calendar (2026–2027)
Every test date for the year in one place — the SAT, ACT, and CLT, plus Florida’s FAST and End-of-Course windows. Register early: seats fill up, and late registration costs more.
SAT
Register at College Board. All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
| Test date | Register by | Late registration |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
ACT
Register through your MyACT account. All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
| Test date | Register by | Late registration |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2026 | August 14, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| October 17, 2026 | September 11, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| December 12, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | November 29, 2026 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 22, 2027 | February 9, 2027 |
| April 10, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | March 23, 2027 |
| June 12, 2027 | May 7, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
| July 10, 2027 | June 4, 2027 | June 22, 2027 |
CLT (Classic Learning Test)
At-home dates (register yourself)
These remotely proctored public dates can be taken from home. Any student can register at cltexam.com.
| Test date | Register by |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | August 13, 2026 |
| September 17, 2026 | September 10, 2026 |
| October 17, 2026 | October 8, 2026 |
| November 14, 2026 | November 5, 2026 |
| December 8, 2026 | December 3, 2026 |
| January 23, 2027 | January 14, 2027 |
| February 18, 2027 | February 11, 2027 |
| March 20, 2027 | March 11, 2027 |
| April 17, 2027 | April 8, 2027 |
| May 22, 2027 | May 13, 2027 |
| June 17, 2027 | June 10, 2027 |
In-school dates (arranged through a school)
Schools can offer these additional dates on site. Students sign up through their school rather than registering individually.
| Test date | Register by |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| September 16, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| September 17, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| October 28–29, 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| November 14, 2026 | October 14, 2026 |
| December 8, 2026 | November 10, 2026 |
| January 23, 2027 | December 21, 2026 |
| February 18, 2027 | January 20, 2027 |
| March 11, 2027 | February 10, 2027 |
| April 6–7, 2027 | March 10, 2027 |
| May 22, 2027 | April 21, 2027 |
| June 17, 2027 | May 19, 2027 |
PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and PreACT
These practice tests are given at your school on a date the school chooses in fall 2026 (usually October). You don’t register on your own — ask your school counselor when your school is offering them.
Florida state tests: FAST & End-of-Course
Florida gives these at school. The state sets the windows below; each district picks the exact days within them, so confirm your student’s dates with the school’s testing coordinator.
| Assessment | 2026–27 window |
|---|---|
| FAST Grade 10 English Language Arts — Fall (PM1) | September 8 – October 2, 2026 |
| FAST Grade 10 English Language Arts — Winter (PM2) | November 30 – December 18, 2026 |
| FAST Grade 10 English Language Arts — Spring (PM3) | Within the last 30 school days of the year (spring 2027) |
| Grade 10 ELA Reading Retake — Winter | November 30, 2026 – January 22, 2027 |
| Grade 10 ELA Reading Retake — Spring | March 29 – April 9, 2027 |
| Algebra 1 & Geometry End-of-Course exams | Offered in fall, winter, spring, and summer windows |
Planning tips
- Give yourself two tries. Pick a first test date early enough that there’s another one before your deadline — most students improve on a second attempt.
- Line dates up with scholarship and application deadlines, not just graduation. See our college prep pages.
- Remember superscoring. On the ACT, PreACT, and CLT you can combine your best section scores across different dates — so a second test can only help.
Sources: College Board (SAT), ACT, and Classic Learning Test official 2026–27 date calendars; Florida Department of Education 2026–27 Statewide Assessment Schedule. Dates can change — always confirm on the official test website before registering. Last verified July 2026.
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