4-4-5 Retail Calendar 2026
Complete 52-week retail fiscal calendar for 2026. Used by major retailers for consistent period-over-period comparisons.
52
Total Weeks
12
Periods
4
Quarters
Calendar Overview
Fiscal year runs from Feb 1 - Jan 30, 2027.
Quarter 1
Feb 1 - May 2, 2026
| Period | Weeks | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | 4 weeks | Feb 1 - Feb 28, 2026 |
| P2 | 4 weeks | Mar 1 - Mar 28, 2026 |
| P3 | 5 weeks | Mar 29 - May 2, 2026 |
Quarter 2
May 3 - Aug 1, 2026
| Period | Weeks | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| P4 | 4 weeks | May 3 - May 30, 2026 |
| P5 | 4 weeks | May 31 - Jun 27, 2026 |
| P6 | 5 weeks | Jun 28 - Aug 1, 2026 |
Quarter 3
Aug 2 - Oct 31, 2026
| Period | Weeks | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| P7 | 4 weeks | Aug 2 - Aug 29, 2026 |
| P8 | 4 weeks | Aug 30 - Sep 26, 2026 |
| P9 | 5 weeks | Sep 27 - Oct 31, 2026 |
Quarter 4
Nov 1 - Jan 30, 2027
| Period | Weeks | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | 4 weeks | Nov 1 - Nov 28, 2026 |
| P11 | 4 weeks | Nov 29 - Dec 26, 2026 |
| P12 | 5 weeks | Dec 27 - Jan 30, 2027 |
Week-by-Week Calendar
All 52 weeks of the 2026 retail calendar.
| Week | Quarter | Period | Period Week | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | Q1 | P1 | 1 | Feb 1 | Feb 7 |
| W2 | Q1 | P1 | 2 | Feb 8 | Feb 14 |
| W3 | Q1 | P1 | 3 | Feb 15 | Feb 21 |
| W4 | Q1 | P1 | 4 | Feb 22 | Feb 28 |
| W5 | Q1 | P2 | 1 | Mar 1 | Mar 7 |
| W6 | Q1 | P2 | 2 | Mar 8 | Mar 14 |
| W7 | Q1 | P2 | 3 | Mar 15 | Mar 21 |
| W8 | Q1 | P2 | 4 | Mar 22 | Mar 28 |
| W9 | Q1 | P3 | 1 | Mar 29 | Apr 4 |
| W10 | Q1 | P3 | 2 | Apr 5 | Apr 11 |
| W11 | Q1 | P3 | 3 | Apr 12 | Apr 18 |
| W12 | Q1 | P3 | 4 | Apr 19 | Apr 25 |
| W13 | Q1 | P3 | 5 | Apr 26 | May 2 |
| W14 | Q2 | P4 | 1 | May 3 | May 9 |
| W15 | Q2 | P4 | 2 | May 10 | May 16 |
| W16 | Q2 | P4 | 3 | May 17 | May 23 |
| W17 | Q2 | P4 | 4 | May 24 | May 30 |
| W18 | Q2 | P5 | 1 | May 31 | Jun 6 |
| W19 | Q2 | P5 | 2 | Jun 7 | Jun 13 |
| W20 | Q2 | P5 | 3 | Jun 14 | Jun 20 |
| W21 | Q2 | P5 | 4 | Jun 21 | Jun 27 |
| W22 | Q2 | P6 | 1 | Jun 28 | Jul 4 |
| W23 | Q2 | P6 | 2 | Jul 5 | Jul 11 |
| W24 | Q2 | P6 | 3 | Jul 12 | Jul 18 |
| W25 | Q2 | P6 | 4 | Jul 19 | Jul 25 |
| W26 | Q2 | P6 | 5 | Jul 26 | Aug 1 |
Show remaining 26 weeks...
| W27 | Q3 | P7 | 1 | Aug 2 | Aug 8 |
| W28 | Q3 | P7 | 2 | Aug 9 | Aug 15 |
| W29 | Q3 | P7 | 3 | Aug 16 | Aug 22 |
| W30 | Q3 | P7 | 4 | Aug 23 | Aug 29 |
| W31 | Q3 | P8 | 1 | Aug 30 | Sep 5 |
| W32 | Q3 | P8 | 2 | Sep 6 | Sep 12 |
| W33 | Q3 | P8 | 3 | Sep 13 | Sep 19 |
| W34 | Q3 | P8 | 4 | Sep 20 | Sep 26 |
| W35 | Q3 | P9 | 1 | Sep 27 | Oct 3 |
| W36 | Q3 | P9 | 2 | Oct 4 | Oct 10 |
| W37 | Q3 | P9 | 3 | Oct 11 | Oct 17 |
| W38 | Q3 | P9 | 4 | Oct 18 | Oct 24 |
| W39 | Q3 | P9 | 5 | Oct 25 | Oct 31 |
| W40 | Q4 | P10 | 1 | Nov 1 | Nov 7 |
| W41 | Q4 | P10 | 2 | Nov 8 | Nov 14 |
| W42 | Q4 | P10 | 3 | Nov 15 | Nov 21 |
| W43 | Q4 | P10 | 4 | Nov 22 | Nov 28 |
| W44 | Q4 | P11 | 1 | Nov 29 | Dec 5 |
| W45 | Q4 | P11 | 2 | Dec 6 | Dec 12 |
| W46 | Q4 | P11 | 3 | Dec 13 | Dec 19 |
| W47 | Q4 | P11 | 4 | Dec 20 | Dec 26 |
| W48 | Q4 | P12 | 1 | Dec 27 | Jan 2 |
| W49 | Q4 | P12 | 2 | Jan 3 | Jan 9 |
| W50 | Q4 | P12 | 3 | Jan 10 | Jan 16 |
| W51 | Q4 | P12 | 4 | Jan 17 | Jan 23 |
| W52 | Q4 | P12 | 5 | Jan 24 | Jan 30 |
Understanding the 4-4-5 Pattern
How the 4-4-5 retail calendar divides the fiscal year.
Quarter 1
13 Weeks Total
Quarter 2
13 Weeks Total
Quarter 3
13 Weeks Total
Quarter 4
13 Weeks Total
4-4-5 Calendar
Periods: 4 weeks, 4 weeks, 5 weeks
Used by: Walmart, Target, Best Buy
4-5-4 Calendar (NRF)
Periods: 4 weeks, 5 weeks, 4 weeks
Used by: National Retail Federation standard
Key Retail Calendar Dates 2026
Fiscal Year Start
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Fiscal Year End
Saturday, January 30, 2027
Total Duration
52 Weeks (364 Days)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4-4-5 calendar?
The 4-4-5 calendar is a method used by retailers to structure their fiscal year into 4 quarters of 13 weeks each. Each quarter contains three periods following a 4-week, 4-week, 5-week pattern. This ensures every quarter has exactly 13 weeks for consistent comparisons.
Why do retailers use the 4-4-5 calendar?
Retailers use the 4-4-5 calendar because it allows for consistent week-over-week and year-over-year comparisons. Since each period always starts on the same day of the week, sales data can be compared fairly without adjustments for calendar variations.
How many weeks are in the 2026 retail calendar?
The 2026 retail calendar has 52 weeks, which is the standard for most years.
What companies use the 4-4-5 calendar?
Major retailers using the 4-4-5 calendar include Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Gap, and many others. The National Retail Federation (NRF) publishes an official 4-5-4 calendar variant that some retailers follow.
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