Quarter dates for 2021

Q1

2021 runs January 1 to March 31

Reference quarter

QuarterStartsEndsDaysWeeks
Q1Fri, Jan 1Wed, Mar 319012.9
Q2Thu, Apr 1Wed, Jun 309113
Q3Thu, Jul 1Thu, Sep 309213.1
Q4Fri, Oct 1Fri, Dec 319213.1

Key figures

365days in 2021
52ISO weeks
Fridayfirst day
Fridaylast day
261weekdays
52Saturdays
Overdays left
100%complete

2021 in numbers

2021 is an ordinary year with 365 days. It begins on a Friday and ends on a Friday, and it contains 52 ISO weeks, 261 weekdays and 52 Saturdays. The next leap year after 2021 is 2024. The shortest month is February and the longest months, at 31 days, are January, March, May, July, August, October and December.

2021 is finished

2021 ended on Friday, December 31, 2021, which was 1,739 days ago. All 365 days have passed, and the figures on this page are kept for reference and comparison.

How to use this page

Quarters split the year into four blocks of about 91 days. Businesses use them for reporting and taxes, schools use them for grading periods, and freelancers use them to time invoices and estimated payments. The table shows exact start and end dates for each.

Planning around the year

Quarter one runs from January 1 to March 31, quarter two ends on June 30, quarter three on September 30 and quarter four on December 31. Payroll, tax deadlines, school terms and fiscal reporting are all built on those boundaries. If you are planning across a year end, note that Friday, December 31, 2021 is the last day and Saturday, January 1, 2022 is the first day of the next year.

Planning with 2021

This page is tied to 2021. Use the displayed dates as calendar checkpoints and confirm any formal deadline against the organization or authority that controls it.

Frequently asked questions

How many days are in 2021?

2021 has 365 days.

Is 2021 a leap year?

No. February has 28 days in 2021.

What day of the week does 2021 start on?

January 1, 2021 is a Friday.

What day of the week does 2021 end on?

December 31, 2021 is a Friday.

How many weeks are in 2021?

There are 52 ISO weeks in 2021, and 52 full weeks plus 1 extra day.

How many weekdays are in 2021?

There are 261 weekdays (Monday to Friday), before holidays are removed.

How many Saturdays are in 2021?

2021 has 52 Saturdays.

When did 2021 end?

2021 ended on Friday, December 31, 2021.

RESULT & PLANNING

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Quarter Dates 2021: Q1 2021 runs January 1 to March 31 — Reference quarter

How this calculation was worked out

Calendar facts are generated for 2021 from the actual month lengths, weekday positions and leap-year status of that year.

Working days and weekends

261Weekdays
52Saturdays
Not included unless this calculator says otherwisePublic holidays

Accuracy and limitations

  • The result uses the calendar rules and time zone shown on this page.
  • Leap years and actual month lengths are handled by the calendar arithmetic where they affect the calculation.

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