Quarters in 2026

We're in Q4 · 90 days left (ends December 31, 2026)

QuarterStartsEndsDaysWeeksBusiness days
Q1Thu, Jan 1Tue, Mar 31 9012w 6d64
Q2Wed, Apr 1Tue, Jun 30 9113w 0d65
Q3Wed, Jul 1Wed, Sep 30 9213w 1d66
Q4Thu, Oct 1Thu, Dec 31 9213w 1d66

These are calendar quarters. Many companies use a different fiscal year; the US federal fiscal year, for example, starts on October 1.

Questions & answers

What are the four quarters of the year?

Q1 is January–March, Q2 is April–June, Q3 is July–September and Q4 is October–December.

When does Q4 2026 end?

Q4 2026 ends on Thursday, December 31, 2026.