Short answer: there is no April SAT weekend date in 2027. The spring weekend dates are March 6, May 1 and June 5. But if your school offers SAT School Day, it can fall in April: College Board’s spring window runs from March 1 to April 30, 2027.
SAT weekend dates near April
| SAT test date | Registration deadline | Late registration and changes |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Nov. 24, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 | Feb. 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
How SAT School Day works
- Your school registers you. You do not sign up on your own.
- Same test: it is the same digital SAT, scored the same way.
- Ask your counselor for your school’s exact date in the March 1 to April 30 window.
If your school does not offer SAT School Day, the nearest weekend dates are March 6, 2027 and May 1, 2027 (register by April 16).
Testing this spring?
Take a free full-length practice test and plan your prep from your real starting point.
How to prepare
- Get a baseline with a free full-length practice test.
- Work on your weakest skills in Targeted Practice.
- Use the official tests well: see all 8 released SAT practice tests.
- Know the format: how long the SAT takes, section by section.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an April SAT in 2027?
Not on a weekend. SAT School Day can fall in April, in the March 1 to April 30 window.
What SAT dates are closest to April?
March 6, 2027 and May 1, 2027.
How do I sign up for SAT School Day?
You do not. Your school or district registers you.
SAT test dates and test day
This guide is part of Digital SAT: Test Strategy and Prep Resources: Resource Hub.
Related guides:
- March 2027 SAT: Test Date March 6, Deadlines and How to Prepare
- Is There a July SAT? No, Here Are the Closest Dates
- SAT Admission Ticket and ID: What You Need on Test Day
- How Long Does It Take to Send SAT Scores to Colleges?
- Is There an Age Limit for the SAT? Rules Under 13 and Over 21
- How Long Is the SAT? 2 Hours 14 Minutes, Section by Section
- Released SAT Practice Tests: All 8 Official Tests
Explore every SAT hub
- Digital SAT Complete Guide Format, scoring and a full study plan
- Advanced Math and Vocabulary Hub Hard math topics and high-value words
- SAT Grammar Guide Every grammar and punctuation rule
- SAT Reading Guide Reading question types and strategies
- SAT Practice Tests Guide Official tests and how to use them
- Desmos Guide Calculator shortcuts for SAT Math
- SAT Scores by College Ranges and testing policies for 43 schools
- PSAT Guide PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, PSAT 8/9 and National Merit
- Test Strategy Hub Timing, pacing and prep resources
- SAT Predictions Questions most likely to repeat
Sources
- College Board, SAT Suite Test Dates and Deadlines (accessed October 28, 2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an April SAT in 2027?
Not on a weekend. SAT School Day can fall in April, in the March 1 to April 30 window.
What SAT dates are closest to April?
March 6, 2027 and May 1, 2027.
How do I sign up for SAT School Day?
You do not. Your school or district registers you.