We’ve collated all the essential information from previous years, plus the upcoming fiscal year 2026 into this single page, which we’ll update with new calendars as they become available.
Forget swapping tabs and finding new sources each year — bookmark this page, and you’ll never be out of sync with Apple’s financial clockwork again.
Apple’s fiscal calendar and App Store pay dates 2026
🗓️ Keep track of the dates by adding them to your Google Calendar: Fiscal calendar, Payment dates.
Next payout is on October 30, 2025 — Just 1 day away.
Q1
Sep 28–Dec 27
October 2025
November 2025
December 2025
Q2
Dec 28–Mar 28
January 2026
February 2026
March 2026
Q3
Mar 29–Jun 27
April 2026
May 2026
June 2026
Q4
Jun 28–Sep 26
July 2026
August 2026
September 2026
Note: These dates are estimates, since Apple doesn’t publish official payment schedules. Check back for any updates.
Apple’s fiscal calendar year 2025
| Fiscal month | Payment date | Sales period |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | December 5, 2024 | September 29–November 2, 2024 |
| November 2024 | January 2, 2025 | November 3–30, 2024 |
| December 2024 | January 30, 2025 | December 1–28, 2024 |
| January 2025 | March 6, 2025 | December 29, 2024–February 1, 2025 |
| February 2025 | April 3, 2025 | February 2–March 1, 2025 |
| March 2025 | May 1, 2025 | March 2–29, 2025 |
| April 2025 | June 5, 2025 | March 30–May 3, 2025 |
| May 2025 | July 3, 2025 | May 4–31, 2025 |
| June 2025 | July 31, 2025 | June 1–28, 2025 |
| July 2025 | September 4, 2025 | June 29–August 2, 2025 |
| August 2025 | October 2, 2025 | August 3–30, 2025 |
| September 2025 | October 30, 2025 | August 31–September 27, 2025 |
How Apple’s fiscal calendar year works, and how it affects App Store pay dates
Apple’s fiscal year is typically 364 days divided into four quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4), and each quarter typically includes one 35-day fiscal month and two 28-day fiscal months. But every five years or so, Apple adds an extra week to its fiscal year to keep it aligned with the 365-day calendar year (and 366-day leap year) — the last year like this was 2023.
Apple always pays 33 days after the end of the fiscal month (well, almost always*). This calendar color-codes those payment dates to make them easier to track.
*The November fiscal month sometimes gets paid early. I’m not quite sure if Apple does that to move revenue around to alter their quarterly financial results, or if it’s something less interesting.
Apple’s fiscal calendar year 2024
Apple’s fiscal calendar year 2023
Apple’s fiscal calendar year 2022
Apple’s fiscal calendar year 2021
Apple’s fiscal calendar year 2020
Frequently asked questions about Apple’s fiscal calendar and Apple payments
1. What is Apple’s fiscal year?
A: Apple’s fiscal year typically runs for 364 days and is divided into four quarters. Each quarter consists of one 35-day fiscal month and two 28-day fiscal months.
2. How often does Apple pay app developers?
A: Apple generally pays developers 33 days after the end of a fiscal month.
3. Are Apple’s payment dates consistent?
A: While Apple usually pays 33 days after the end of the fiscal month, there have been exceptions, so it’s wise to be prepared for slight variations.
4. Where can I find official information about Apple’s fiscal calendar?
A: Apple keeps an up-to-date fiscal calendar, going back two years (App Store Connect sign-in required).
5. Why does Apple occasionally include an extra week in its fiscal year?
A: Apple adds an extra week to its fiscal year approximately every five years to maintain alignment with the standard calendar year. This ensures that over time, Apple’s fiscal year stays in sync with the calendar most of the world uses.
6. Are Apple’s fiscal calendar and payment dates the same worldwide?
A: Generally, yes, but local bank processing times can lead to slight variations in payment receipt dates.
7. Do Apple and Google pay on the same dates?
A: No, Apple and Google have different payout schedules for developers. Apple usually pays 33 days after the end of the fiscal month. Google, on the other hand, initiates payouts for Google Play developers on the 15th of each month for the previous month’s sales. For example, if your app had sales from May 1 to May 31, Google would initiate the payout on June 15. It’s also worth noting that Google doesn’t make merchant payouts on weekends or public holidays.
8. What requirements must be met to receive payments from Apple?
A: To receive payments for your app or in-app purchases, you must have a Paid Applications Agreement in effect, provide banking information in App Store Connect, exceed the minimum monthly payment threshold for each country or region you sell content in, and complete any monthly invoicing requirements based on your location.