Tax Day in the United States is the deadline for filing individual federal income tax returns and making tax payments. It usually falls on April 15 each year. If April 15 lands on a weekend or a holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day. For example, in 2025, Tax Day is on Tuesday, April 15. The April 15 deadline has been established since 1955, moved from the earlier March 15 to give taxpayers and the IRS more time to prepare for and process tax returns.
Historically, the original tax filing deadline was March 1 in 1913, then moved to March 15 in 1919, and finally set to April 15 in 1955. Many states also follow the April 15 deadline for state income taxes, though some exceptions exist depending on weekends, holidays, or regional observances like Emancipation Day and Patriots' Day, which can alter the deadline for some states.
In summary, Tax Day is most commonly April 15 each year unless adjusted for weekends or holidays.
