๐ Fiscal Year & Quarter Calculator
Calculated using Japanโs standard April-start fiscal year.
Enter a date to calculate the fiscal year and quarter (Q1: Apr-Jun, Q2: Jul-Sep, Q3: Oct-Dec, Q4: Jan-Mar) it falls into, using Japanโs standard fiscal year (April 1 through March 31).
How to use
- Enter the date you want to check.
- The fiscal year and quarter it belongs to are shown automatically.
How the calculation works
Enter a date to see which fiscal year and quarter it belongs to under the April-start fiscal year common in Japan. It starts with todayโs date. Fiscal year: April 1 to March 31 of the next year, named after the year it starts (April 2026 to March 2027 is โFY2026โ). Quarters: Q1 = AprilโJune, Q2 = JulyโSeptember, Q3 = OctoberโDecember, Q4 = JanuaryโMarch Japanโs national and local government budgets, schools and many companies use this April-start year.
Worked example
September 19, 2026 โ FY2026 Q2 (period: 2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31) January 15, 2027 โ FY2026 Q4 April 1, 2027 โ FY2027 Q1 Note that JanuaryโMarch belong to the fiscal year named after the previous calendar year.
Things to be aware of
- Company fiscal years vary. March year-ends are common in Japan, but some companies close in December (a January-start year).
- The US federal fiscal year starts in October and is named after the following year (October 2026 to September 2027 is FY2027).
- In Japanese era notation, the fiscal year uses the era year of its starting April, such as Reiwa 8.
FAQ
When does Japanโs fiscal year run?
Most Japanese companies and government bodies use a fiscal year running from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. For example, January 2025 falls within "fiscal year 2024".
Why does January 2025 belong to fiscal year 2024?
Fiscal year 2024 runs from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, so January 2025 falls within that period (fiscal year 2024โs Q4).
Does this apply to companies outside Japan?
This tool is based on Japanโs standard April-start fiscal year. Companies elsewhere often use a calendar year or a different fiscal year, so check your own organizationโs accounting standard separately.