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What fiscal year is it right now?

Track the current fiscal year, the active quarter, and the days remaining across the calendar year, the U.S. federal government, retailers, school districts, and the U.K. — all in real time.

Calendar Year

January 1 – December 31

The standard January-to-December year used by individuals and most businesses for taxes and reporting.

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U.S. Federal Government

October 1 – September 30

Runs October through September. The U.S. government numbers each fiscal year for the calendar year it ends.

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Retailers

February 1 – January 31

The NRF 4-5-4 retail calendar begins in early February so the holiday season falls neatly within one year.

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School Districts

July 1 – June 30

Runs July through June to match the academic year used by most U.S. school districts.

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United Kingdom

April 1 – March 31

The UK government financial year runs April through March. Canada, India, and Japan use the same April–March fiscal year.

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Fiscal year & quarter calculator

Pick any date to see which fiscal year and quarter it falls in across every calendar above.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fiscal year?

A fiscal year is a 12-month period an organization uses for budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. It does not have to match the January-to-December calendar year.

What fiscal year is the U.S. federal government in?

The U.S. federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30 and is named for the calendar year in which it ends. For example, FY2026 runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

When does the retail (4-5-4) fiscal year start?

The National Retail Federation's 4-5-4 calendar begins in early February (around February 1) and ends the following late January. It is commonly named for the calendar year in which it begins.

What fiscal year do school districts use?

Most U.S. school districts use a fiscal year that runs July 1 to June 30, aligned with the academic year, and named for the calendar year in which it ends.

What fiscal year does the United Kingdom use?

The UK government financial year runs from April 1 to March 31 and is written as a two-year span, for example 2026/27. Canada, India, and Japan also use an April-to-March fiscal year.

How are fiscal quarters counted?

Each fiscal year is divided into four three-month quarters (Q1 through Q4) starting from the first month of that fiscal year, so quarter dates differ between the calendar year, government, retail, and school calendars.