Money calendar
Dates that affect your money, with how sure we are about each one.
October 2026
28 Oct
in 3 days
Autumn Budget 2026
The Chancellor sets out tax and spending plans. Changes to tax, benefits and allowances are often announced here.
AnnouncementConfirmedTax & allowances
31 Oct
in 6 days
Paper Self Assessment return deadline (2025 to 2026)
Paper tax returns must reach HMRC by 11:59pm. Online returns have until 31 January.
DeadlineConfirmedTax & allowances
November 2026
5 Nov
in 11 days
Bank of England interest rate decision
The Monetary Policy Committee announces Bank Rate. This can affect variable and tracker mortgages and savings rates.
DecisionConfirmedBorrowing & credit
7 Nov
in 13 days
Making Tax Digital: second quarterly update due
For sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 who joined Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from April 2026.
DeadlineConfirmedTax & allowances
25 Nov
in 31 days
Ofgem announces the January to March 2027 price cap
Expected on or before this date. The new cap sets the maximum unit rates and standing charges for default energy tariffs.
AnnouncementForecastHousehold bills
December 2026
17 Dec
in 53 days
Bank of England interest rate decision
The Monetary Policy Committee announces Bank Rate.
DecisionConfirmedBorrowing & credit
21 Dec
in 57 days
Winter Fuel Payment opt-out for 2027 to 2028 opens
People who expect income over £35,000 can opt out of next winter's payment from this date.
ChangeConfirmedPensions & retirement
Official sourceRead: Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to 2027: who gets it, how much, and when HMRC takes it back
30 Dec
in 66 days
File Self Assessment online to pay through your tax code
File your 2025 to 2026 return online by 11:59pm to have tax under £3,000 collected through your tax code.
DeadlineConfirmedTax & allowances
Official sourceRead: Paper tax returns are due by 31 October. The three Self Assessment dates that follow
January 2027
1 Jan
in 68 days
New energy price cap takes effect
The January to March 2027 cap applies to default tariffs in England, Scotland and Wales. The price cap does not apply in Northern Ireland.
ChangeConfirmedHousehold bills
27 Jan
in 94 days
Chase a missing Winter Fuel Payment
Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you have had no letter or payment by this date.
DeadlineConfirmedPensions & retirement
Official sourceRead: Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to 2027: who gets it, how much, and when HMRC takes it back
31 Jan
in 98 days
Online Self Assessment return and payment deadline (2025 to 2026)
File your online return and pay any tax owed by 11:59pm to avoid penalties.
DeadlineConfirmedTax & allowances
February 2027
4 Feb
in 102 days
Bank of England interest rate decision
Provisional date set by the Bank of England.
DecisionAnnouncedBorrowing & credit
7 Feb
in 105 days
Making Tax Digital: third quarterly update due
For sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
DeadlineConfirmedTax & allowances
23 Feb
in 121 days
Ofgem announces the April to June 2027 price cap
Ofgem publishes the price cap level for 1 April to 30 June 2027.
AnnouncementConfirmedHousehold bills
Official sourceRead: Energy bills are forecast to rise in January. Here is how to weigh up a fixed tariff
March 2027
18 Mar
in 144 days
Bank of England interest rate decision
Provisional date set by the Bank of England.
DecisionAnnouncedBorrowing & credit
31 Mar
in 157 days
Temporary removal of VAT on household electricity ends
No VAT on household electricity from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.
ChangeConfirmedHousehold bills
Official sourceRead: Energy bills are forecast to rise in January. Here is how to weigh up a fixed tariff
31 Mar
in 157 days
Winter Fuel Payment claim deadline (winter 2026 to 2027)
Last day to claim if you are not paid automatically.
DeadlineConfirmedPensions & retirement
Official sourceRead: Winter Fuel Payment 2026 to 2027: who gets it, how much, and when HMRC takes it back
April 2027
5 Apr
in 162 days
Tax year ends
Last day to use this tax year's ISA allowance and other annual allowances that do not carry over.
DeadlineConfirmedSaving & interest
6 Apr
in 163 days
New tax year starts (2027 to 2028)
New allowances and any tax and benefit changes announced for April usually start today.
ChangeConfirmedTax & allowances
29 Apr
in 186 days
Bank of England interest rate decision
Provisional date set by the Bank of England.
DecisionAnnouncedBorrowing & credit
May 2027
7 May
in 194 days
Making Tax Digital: fourth quarterly update due
For sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 in Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
DeadlineConfirmedTax & allowances