EOFY dates and calendar for 2026

Are you across the upcoming dates for EOFY?

As the end of the financial year approaches, businesses across Australia are gearing up for one of the most admin-heavy periods on the calendar. From reconciling accounts to lodging reports, there’s a lot to tick off before 30 June rolls around.

With the right preparation, EOFY doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You can confidently  close out the 25/26 financial year, stay on the right side of the ATO and set your business up for a strong start to the new financial year.

To make it easier, we’ve pulled together a calendar of key dates covering everything you need to prepare and lodge this financial year, from payroll finalisation to super, BAS deadlines and tax return obligations.

Let’s get your business EOFY-ready. 

What’s in this calendar?

EOFY involves more moving parts than most businesses realise and the deadlines don’t all fall on the same day. This calendar maps out the key dates from May through to Juy 2026, so nothing slips through the cracks.

Here’s what’s covered:

• Payroll and STP: When to reconcile your payroll data, lodge your STP end-of-year finalisation declaration and issue income statements to employees.
• Superannuation: The final quarterly super contribution deadline, the last date contributions need to be received by funds to be tax-deductible in 2025–26, and everything you need to know about the transition to Payday Super from 1 July 2026.
• Business Activity Statements (BAS): Monthly and quarterly lodgement and payment deadlines from May through to July, covering both self-lodgers and those using a registered tax or BAS agent.
• Income tax returns: Due dates for individuals, sole traders, partnerships, trusts and companies, whether you’re lodging yourself or through a registered agent.
• New financial year obligations: What needs to be in place before your first pay run of 2026–27, including updated tax tables, award rate changes and Payday Super compliance.

If you want the full picture of what you need to do (not just when) download our EOFY HR and Payroll Checklist too. Together, they cover every deadline and every task between now and the next financial year.

Ready for EOFY?

Disclaimer: The information in this calendar is current as at 15 April 2026, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this calendar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this calendar. You should undertake your own research and seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this calendar.