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When does the new tax year start?
Tuesday, 6 April 2027
The new tax year in 2027 is on Tuesday, 6 April 2027 — that's 227 days from today.
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Happening now
The 6 April start date is a leftover from the old Lady Day quarter, shifted by calendar reform — which is why it is not 1 January or 1 April.
How the date is worked out
The UK tax year runs 6 April to 5 April, so a new one starts on 6 April every year.
The new tax year dates
| Year | Date | Day | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 April | Saturday | 2 years ago |
| 2025 | 6 April | Sunday | 17 months ago |
| 2026 | 6 April | Monday | 5 months ago |
| 2027 | 6 April | Tuesday | in 8 months |
| 2028 | 6 April | Thursday | in 20 months |
| 2029 | 6 April | Friday | in 3 years |
| 2030 | 6 April | Saturday | in 4 years |
| 2031 | 6 April | Sunday | in 5 years |
Frequently asked
How many days until the new tax year?
227 days — Tuesday, 6 April 2027.
Which day of the week does the new tax year fall on in 2027?
Tuesday.
Is the new tax year always on the same date?
The UK tax year runs 6 April to 5 April, so a new one starts on 6 April every year.
When is the new tax year in 2028?
Thursday, 6 April 2028.
When was the new tax year in 2026?
Monday, 6 April 2026 — 5 months ago.