2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

2026 tax calendar

Federal due dates for individuals and freelancers. If a date falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.

Jan 2026FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan 2027FebMarAprMayJan 15Estimated tax Feb 2Forms Apr 15Filing + Q1 Jun 15Estimated tax Sep 15Estimated tax Oct 15Filing Jan 15Estimated tax Apr 15Filing

Today

Thu, January 15, 2026 Next
Q4 2025 estimated tax payment due
Freelancers and anyone paying estimated tax. Estimate it
Mon, February 2, 2026 Next
Employers must send 2025 Forms W-2
Employees. Estimate it
Wed, April 15, 2026 Next
2025 tax returns due, Q1 2026 estimated payment due
Everyone filing Form 1040; estimated taxpayers. Estimate it
Mon, June 15, 2026 Next
Q2 2026 estimated tax payment due
Freelancers and anyone paying estimated tax. Estimate it
Tue, September 15, 2026 Next
Q3 2026 estimated tax payment due
Freelancers and anyone paying estimated tax. Estimate it
Thu, October 15, 2026 Next
Extended 2025 tax returns due
Filers who requested an extension (Form 4868). Estimate it
Fri, January 15, 2027 Next
Q4 2026 estimated tax payment due
Freelancers and anyone paying estimated tax. Estimate it
Thu, April 15, 2027 Next
2026 tax returns due
Everyone filing Form 1040. Estimate it

Frequently asked questions

When are 2026 estimated tax payments due?

2025 tax returns, Q1 2026 estimated payment due: Wed, April 15, 2026; Q2 2026 estimated tax payment: Mon, June 15, 2026; Q3 2026 estimated tax payment: Tue, September 15, 2026; Q4 2026 estimated tax payment: Fri, January 15, 2027.

When is the tax deadline in 2026?

Wed, April 15, 2026 for 2025 returns. With an extension (Form 4868) you have until Thu, October 15, 2026 to file, but any tax owed is still due in April.