Fiscal Year Calendar
Plan your fiscal year with quarterly dates, 4-4-5 retail calendar, and fiscal period tracking. Essential for business planning, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Fiscal Calendar by Year
View fiscal quarters, dates, and 4-4-5 retail calendar for each year.
4-4-5 Retail Calendar
The 4-4-5 calendar divides the year into 4 quarters of 13 weeks, used by major retailers for consistent week-over-week comparisons.
How 4-4-5 Works
Q1
13 Weeks
4 + 4 + 5 weeks
Q2
13 Weeks
4 + 4 + 5 weeks
Q3
13 Weeks
4 + 4 + 5 weeks
Q4
13 Weeks
4 + 4 + 5 weeks
Common Fiscal Year Start Months
Different organizations use different fiscal year start months based on their business cycles.
January (Calendar Year)
Fiscal Year Start
Used by:
- • Most small businesses
- • Sole proprietors
February
Fiscal Year Start
Used by:
- • Walmart
- • Home Depot
April
Fiscal Year Start
Used by:
- • UK Government
- • India Government
- • Apple (until 2017)
July
Fiscal Year Start
Used by:
- • US Federal Government
- • Many US States
- • Universities
October
Fiscal Year Start
Used by:
- • Apple
- • Microsoft
- • Adobe
Fiscal Year End Dates by Company Type
Major companies and organizations grouped by their fiscal year end dates.
| FY End Date | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| December 31 | Calendar Year End | Amazon, Google, Meta, Tesla |
| January 31 | February FYE | Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Best Buy |
| March 31 | April FYE | UK Government, India, Japan (many companies) |
| June 30 | July FYE | US Federal Government, Nike, Universities |
| September 30 | October FYE | Apple, Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle |
Fiscal Year 2026 Overview
Calendar-based fiscal year (January - December).
Q1
13 weeks1月1日 - 2026年3月31日
Months: 1月, 2月, 3月
Q2
13 weeks4月1日 - 2026年6月30日
Months: 4月, 5月, 6月
Q3
13 weeks7月1日 - 2026年9月30日
Months: 7月, 8月, 9月
Q4
13 weeks10月1日 - 2026年12月31日
Months: 10月, 11月, 12月
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fiscal year?
A fiscal year (FY) is a 12-month period used by businesses and governments for accounting and financial reporting. Unlike a calendar year that runs January to December, a fiscal year can start in any month. Companies choose fiscal years that align with their business cycles.
What is a 4-4-5 calendar?
The 4-4-5 calendar is a method of dividing a fiscal year into 4 quarters of 13 weeks each. Each quarter contains three periods: two 4-week periods and one 5-week period. This system is popular with retailers because it ensures consistent week-over-week comparisons.
Why do companies use different fiscal years?
Companies choose fiscal years that match their business cycles. Retailers often end their fiscal year in January (after holiday season). Tech companies may use October to align with product cycles. Governments often use July or October for budget planning purposes.
What is a 53-week fiscal year?
A 53-week year occurs approximately every 5-6 years in the 4-4-5 calendar system. Because 52 weeks equals only 364 days, an extra week is periodically added to keep the fiscal calendar aligned with the Gregorian calendar. The extra week is typically added to the last period of Q4.