SSAT test dates 2026-27: the listed Standard dates
The test organization lists five Standard SSAT dates for 2026-27, all Saturdays: November 14 and December 12, 2026, and January 9, January 30 and March 13, 2027. Checked on October 31, 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on its page before you register.
Updated October 31, 2026 · by AdmitTest
Standard paper dates listed for 2026-27
From E3n's paper SSAT page, checked on October 31, 2026.
| Test date (Saturday) | Levels | Last day to register | Accommodated testing deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2026 | Upper, Middle, Elementary | November 11, 2026 | October 31, 2026 |
| December 12, 2026 | Upper, Middle, Elementary | December 9, 2026 | November 28, 2026 |
| January 9, 2027 | Upper, Middle | January 6, 2027 | December 26, 2026 |
| January 30, 2027 | Upper, Middle | January 27, 2027 | January 16, 2027 |
| March 13, 2027 | Upper, Middle | March 10, 2027 | February 27, 2027 |
The same page speaks of six Standard dates from October to March; its 2026-27 list has these five. We list nothing that E3n does not list. Registration can also carry late or rush fees, set out on its About page.
Other ways to take it
These are the formats on E3n's About page. We give no dates for them; look them up there.
- Paper Flex: paper tests outside the Standard dates, as needed. All three levels.
- SSAT at Home: a computer test for Middle and Upper, in the United States, its territories and Canada.
- Prometric: a computer test at a test center for Middle and Upper, in the United States, Canada and many other countries.
Your schools may have a deadline of their own for receiving scores, so ask them when you choose a date. E3n says paper scores typically arrive within 2 weeks.
Before the date
A date a few weeks out leaves time for a plan by weeks. Start with a full timed test; our free one is written by us and has the 150 scored questions.
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When is the next SSAT?
The Standard dates listed on E3n's paper SSAT page, checked October 31, 2026, are November 14 and December 12, 2026, and January 9, January 30 and March 13, 2027.
What is the last day to register for a Standard SSAT?
On E3n's list it is the Wednesday before each Saturday test, for example November 11 for the November 14 test. Accommodated testing has an earlier deadline, and late and rush fees apply as the date gets closer.
Are all levels offered on every date?
No. E3n lists Elementary for November 14 and December 12 only. Upper and Middle are listed for all five dates.
Does the page list six dates?
E3n's page says Standard tests run on six dates from October to March, and its 2026-27 list shows five. We give only the five it lists.
Can my child test on a different day?
Possibly. Besides Standard dates E3n offers paper Flex tests, SSAT at Home and Prometric centers. Their dates are on E3n's site, and we do not list them here.