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When is the Self Assessment deadline?

Sunday, 31 January 2027

The Self Assessment deadline 2027 is on Sunday, 31 January 2027 — that's 162 days from today.

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Miss the 31 January online deadline and HMRC issues an automatic penalty, whatever the amount of tax due.

How the date is worked out

Midnight on 31 January — the deadline for filing an online Self Assessment return and paying any tax owed for the tax year that ended the previous 5 April.

The Self Assessment deadline dates

Year Date Day Countdown
2024 31 January Wednesday 3 years ago
2025 31 January Friday 19 months ago
2026 31 January Saturday 7 months ago
2027 31 January Sunday in 5 months
2028 31 January Monday in 18 months
2029 31 January Wednesday in 2 years
2030 31 January Thursday in 3 years
2031 31 January Friday in 4 years

Frequently asked

How many days until the Self Assessment deadline?

162 days — Sunday, 31 January 2027.

Which day of the week does the Self Assessment deadline fall on in 2027?

Sunday.

Is the Self Assessment deadline always on the same date?

Midnight on 31 January — the deadline for filing an online Self Assessment return and paying any tax owed for the tax year that ended the previous 5 April.

When is the Self Assessment deadline in 2028?

Monday, 31 January 2028.

When was the Self Assessment deadline in 2026?

Saturday, 31 January 2026 — 7 months ago.