Fiscal Quarter Calculator
What fiscal quarter any date falls in.
Fiscal quarter
FY2026 Q2
Quarter starts
April 1, 2026
Quarter ends
June 30, 2026
US federal government uses October as Q1. Apple uses October. Microsoft uses July. Pick what your company uses.
About
Companies use different fiscal years. Apple's Q1 is Oct-Dec. The US government's Q1 is Jul-Sep. Pick the start month and a date, see the fiscal year and quarter.
How to use
- Pick the fiscal year start month.
- Pick a date.
- See the fiscal year, quarter, and remaining days in the quarter.
FAQ
What's a common fiscal year start?+
Calendar year (Jan 1) is most common. April 1 (UK companies, US government before 1976), July 1 (US federal), and October 1 (Apple, US federal current) are also frequent.
Why use a non-calendar fiscal year?+
To align with seasonal cycles or avoid year-end accounting near peak business. Retailers often use Feb 1 to avoid closing books during holiday season.