Quarter dates
2026 quarters
Q1 2026 runs Thu, Jan 1 – Tue, Mar 31 and Q4 ends Thu, Dec 31. We're in Q3 — it ends today.
| Quarter | Starts | Ends | Days | Weekdays | Federal holidays | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Thu, Jan 1 | Tue, Mar 31 | 90 | 64 | 3 | Passed |
| Q2 | Wed, Apr 1 | Tue, Jun 30 | 91 | 65 | 2 | Passed |
| Q3 | Wed, Jul 1 | Wed, Sep 30 | 92 | 66 | 2 | Now · last day |
| Q4 | Thu, Oct 1 | Thu, Dec 31 | 92 | 66 | 4 | Starts tomorrow |
Fiscal years that begin in 2026
Many governments and companies run their books on a fiscal year that starts in another month. These are the common ones that begin in 2026, with their first quarter:
| Fiscal year | Used by | Runs | First quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026–27 | UK, India, Canada, Japan | Wed, Apr 1, 2026 – Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Wed, Apr 1 – Tue, Jun 30 |
| FY 2026–27 | Most US states, Australia | Wed, Jul 1, 2026 – Wed, Jun 30, 2027 | Wed, Jul 1 – Wed, Sep 30 |
| FY 2026–27 | US federal government | Thu, Oct 1, 2026 – Thu, Sep 30, 2027 | Thu, Oct 1 – Thu, Dec 31 |
Naming varies: the US federal government calls the year that starts on October 1, 2026 “FY2027”, after the year it ends in, while the UK and India write 2026–27. Use the picker on the quarters page for any other start month.
More for 2026
Quarters by year
- 2026
- 2027
Frequently asked questions
When does each quarter of 2026 start?
Q1 starts Thursday, January 1, 2026, Q2 Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Q3 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and Q4 Thursday, October 1, 2026.
How many days are in Q1 2026?
90 days. 2026 is not a leap year, so February has 28 days; Q2 has 91 days and Q3 and Q4 have 92 each.