Apple & Google Play Payment Calendar 2026

Know exactly when you'll get paid. Every fiscal period, every payment date — for both platforms.

Next Apple payout
5 Mar 2026— 1 days away
Apple pays approximately 33 days after the end of each fiscal period. These dates are estimates — Apple does not publish an official payment schedule.
QuarterPeriodEarnings PeriodDurationExpected PaymentWaitStatus
Q1Period 1October 2025Sep 28 — Nov 1, 20255 wksDec 4, 202533 daysPaid
Q1Period 2November 2025Nov 2 — Nov 29, 20254 wksJan 2, 202634 daysPaid
Q1Period 3December 2025Nov 30 — Dec 27, 20254 wksJan 29, 202633 daysPaid
Q2Period 4January 2026Dec 28 — Jan 31, 20265 wksMar 5, 202633 daysUpcoming
Q2Period 5February 2026Feb 1 — Feb 28, 20264 wksApr 2, 202633 daysUpcoming
Q2Period 6March 2026Mar 1 — Mar 28, 20264 wksApr 30, 202633 daysFuture
Q3Period 7April 2026Mar 29 — May 2, 20265 wksJun 4, 202633 daysFuture
Q3Period 8May 2026May 3 — May 30, 20264 wksJul 2, 202633 daysFuture
Q3Period 9June 2026May 31 — Jun 27, 20264 wksJul 30, 202633 daysFuture
Q4Period 10July 2026Jun 28 — Aug 1, 20265 wksSep 3, 202633 daysFuture
Q4Period 11August 2026Aug 2 — Aug 29, 20264 wksOct 1, 202633 daysFuture
Q4Period 12September 2026Aug 30 — Sep 26, 20264 wksOct 29, 202633 daysFuture

The cash flow gap, visualised

Your January earnings don't arrive until March. That's over 30 days your money is locked.

Standard payout (waiting for Apple)
Earning revenue
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How platform payments work

How Apple's fiscal calendar works

Apple uses a fiscal year that typically runs for 364 days, divided into four quarters (Q1–Q4). Each quarter consists of one 5-week fiscal month and two 4-week fiscal months. Apple's fiscal year starts in late September — so Q1 FY2026 begins September 28, 2025.

Apple generally pays developers approximately 33 days after the end of each fiscal period. These dates are estimates, since Apple does not publish an official payment schedule. Actual payment dates may vary by 1-2 days.

This means if your app earns revenue during a fiscal period ending January 31, you won't see that money until approximately March 5 — over 33 days later.

How Google Play payments work

Google Play uses standard calendar months for payment cycles. Earnings from each calendar month are paid approximately 30 days after the month ends. Google processes payments around the 15th of each month, but bank transfers can take additional time to arrive.

For example, revenue earned in January 2026 (Jan 1–31) would typically be paid around March 2, 2026 — about 30 days after the month closed.

Why payout timing matters for app developers

A 30–33 day gap between earning revenue and receiving payment creates real business challenges. If you're running UA campaigns, paying contractors, or managing payroll, you need cash now — not in 33 days.

This is especially problematic during growth phases. Positive ROAS on your campaigns means you should be scaling spend — but you can't reinvest money you haven't received yet.

Revenue factoring solves this by advancing up to 85% of your confirmed earnings within 3 days of the fiscal period close — 30+ days before the platform pays you.

Frequently asked questions

What is Apple's fiscal year?

Apple's fiscal year runs for approximately 364 days, divided into four quarters. Each quarter has three fiscal months — one lasting 5 weeks and two lasting 4 weeks. FY2026 runs from September 28, 2025 to September 26, 2026.

When does Apple pay app developers?

Apple pays approximately 33 days after the end of each fiscal period. For example, the fiscal period ending January 31, 2026 has an expected payment date of March 5, 2026. Apple does not publish official payment dates.

When does Google Play pay app developers?

Google Play pays approximately 30 days after the end of each calendar month. Payments are processed around the 15th of each month for the previous month's earnings, with bank transfers taking additional days to arrive.

Are Apple's payment dates consistent?

Apple generally pays 33 days after each fiscal period ends, though there have been occasional exceptions (particularly around the November fiscal month). Payment dates may also shift by 1-2 days due to weekends and holidays.

What is the difference between Apple's fiscal calendar and the standard calendar?

Apple's fiscal year starts in late September (not January) and uses fiscal months of 4-5 weeks (not calendar months). This means fiscal "January" might run from December 28 to January 31 — not January 1 to January 31.

Can I get my app earnings faster than waiting 30-33 days?

Yes. Revenue factoring allows you to access up to 85% of your confirmed platform earnings within 3 days of the fiscal period closing — more than 30 days before the standard payout arrives. The fee is 3% per advance.

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