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How Many Days Until the end of the tax year?
A live countdown to the end of the tax year (5 April).
Counting down to the end of the tax year (5 April)…
The UK tax year ends on 5 April and the new one starts on 6 April. Allowances such as the ISA allowance reset, so anything you do not use by then is lost.
the end of the tax year (5 April): dates for the next five years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 April | Sunday |
| 2027 | 5 April | Monday |
| 2028 | 5 April | Wednesday |
| 2029 | 5 April | Thursday |
| 2030 | 5 April | Friday |
Key dates around the end of the tax year (5 April)
| Date | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax year ends | Sun 5 April | Mon 5 April | Wed 5 April |
| New tax year starts | Mon 6 April | Tue 6 April | Thu 6 April |
| Second payment on account | Fri 31 July | Sat 31 July | Mon 31 July |
| Register for Self Assessment (new filers) | Mon 5 October | Tue 5 October | Thu 5 October |
What to do before the tax year ends
- Use your ISA allowance: up to £20,000 a year, and it cannot be carried over.
- Check your pension contributions if you want tax relief in this tax year.
- Claim Marriage Allowance if you qualify.
- Use your Capital Gains Tax allowance if you are planning to sell assets (see the CGT calculator).
- See what changes in the new year with the tax year comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How many days until the end of the tax year?
The counter at the top of this page shows the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds to go, and updates as you watch.
What day is the end of the tax year (5 April) in 2027?
Monday, 5 April 2027.
What day is the end of the tax year (5 April) in 2028?
Wednesday, 5 April 2028.
How many weeks until the end of the tax year?
The counter also shows the time to go in weeks and days, and the number of weekdays (Monday to Friday) left, which is useful for planning.
Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year from official sources and are estimates for guidance only, not financial or legal advice. Printed from ukanswers.co.uk.