Tax Deadlines

Upcoming dates

1. 23Oct 2026

   Individual tax returns due

   Individuals who are not provisional taxpayers

   Last day to file your 2026 return (Filing Season 2026).

   Friday 23 October 2026 Add to Google Calendar Download for Outlook / Apple

2. 22Jan 2027

   Provisional taxpayer and trust returns due

   Provisional taxpayers and trusts

   Last day to file 2026 returns for provisional taxpayers and trusts.

   Friday 22 January 2027 Add to Google Calendar Download for Outlook / Apple

3. 26Feb 2027

   Second provisional tax payment

   Provisional taxpayers with a February year-end

   Second payment for the 2026/27 tax year (last business day of February).

   Friday 26 February 2027 Add to Google Calendar Download for Outlook / Apple

4. 31Aug 2027

   First provisional tax payment

   Provisional taxpayers with a February year-end

   First payment for the 2027/28 tax year.

   Tuesday 31 August 2027 Add to Google Calendar Download for Outlook / Apple

5. 30Sep 2027

   Optional third provisional tax payment

   Provisional taxpayers with a February year-end

   Top-up payment for the 2026/27 year to reduce interest on underpayment.

   Thursday 30 September 2027 Add to Google Calendar Download for Outlook / Apple

Every month

• EMP201 (PAYE, UIF and SDL) for employers: by the 7th of the following month.
• VAT201 for VAT vendors: by the 25th of the month after your VAT period ends, or the last business day of that month if you file and pay on eFiling.

Dates are from SARS and move when they fall on a weekend or public holiday. SARS announces each filing season around June, and we update this page when it does. Always confirm on sars.gov.za.