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Apple Payout Schedule 2026–2028

Every upcoming App Store payment date for iOS developers, mapped onto a calendar. All 24 payouts from July 2026 through July 2028, the fiscal month each one covers, and which months pay out bigger.

Next Apple payout
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Earnings from fiscal June 2026 · Payment 1 of 24
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App Store payment dates, month by month

Apple pays on Thursdays, roughly 33 days after each fiscal month closes. Each card below shows the payment date on its calendar month and the fiscal month it covers.

Payout day 5-week fiscal month (larger payout) Holiday / peak payout Date may shift

2026 payout dates

6 payments
Payment 1 / 24
Earnings from fiscal June 2026
Payment 2 / 24 5-week fiscal month
Earnings from fiscal July 2026
Payment 3 / 24
Earnings from fiscal August 2026
Payment 4 / 24
Earnings from fiscal September 2026
Payment 5 / 24 5-week fiscal month
Earnings from fiscal October 2026
Payment 6 / 24 Year-end — may slip
Earnings from fiscal November 2026

2027 payout dates

12 payments
Payment 7 / 24 Holiday sales
Earnings from fiscal December 2026
Payment 8 / 24 Likely largest payout
Earnings from fiscal January 2027
Payment 9 / 24
Earnings from fiscal February 2027
Payment 10 / 24
Earnings from fiscal March 2027
Payment 11 / 24 5-week fiscal month
Earnings from fiscal April 2027
Payment 12 / 24
Earnings from fiscal May 2027
Payment 13 / 24
Earnings from fiscal June 2027
Payment 14 / 24 5-week fiscal month
Earnings from fiscal July 2027
Payment 15 / 24
Earnings from fiscal August 2027
Payment 16 / 24
Earnings from fiscal September 2027
Payment 17 / 24 5-week — may shift
Earnings from fiscal October 2027
Payment 18 / 24 Year-end — may slip
Earnings from fiscal November 2027

2028 payout dates

6 payments
Payment 19 / 24 Holiday + 53rd week
Earnings from fiscal December 2027
Payment 20 / 24 Likely largest payout
Earnings from fiscal January 2028
Payment 21 / 24
Earnings from fiscal February 2028
Payment 22 / 24
Earnings from fiscal March 2028
Payment 23 / 24 5-week fiscal month
Earnings from fiscal April 2028
Payment 24 / 24
Earnings from fiscal May 2028

How Apple's payout schedule works

Apple doesn't pay developers by calendar month. It pays by fiscal month, using the same 4-4-5 fiscal calendar Apple uses for its own financial reporting. Each fiscal quarter is split into two 4-week fiscal months followed by one 5-week fiscal month, and Apple's fiscal year starts in late September.

Once a fiscal month closes, Apple consolidates worldwide sales, converts them at that fiscal month's exchange rates, and issues payment roughly 33 days after the fiscal month ends. Payments consistently arrive on a Thursday, though your bank may take an extra business day or two to make funds available.

Why the dates drift every month

Because fiscal months are exactly 4 or 5 weeks long (28 or 35 days), they fall out of sync with calendar months. That's why one payout lands on July 30 and the next on September 3 — there is no "pay day of the month" with Apple. Bookmarking a schedule like this one is the only practical way to know when money actually arrives.

The payouts worth planning around

Note: these dates are projections based on Apple's fiscal calendar and historical payment behavior. Apple confirms exact dates and amounts in App Store Connect under Payments and Financial Reports. Payments are also subject to Apple's minimum payment threshold — balances below it roll into the next payment.

Getting paid means shipping first

A payout schedule only matters once your app is live and earning. LastApp.ai takes you from idea to a native iOS app released on the App Store — including builds, testing on real simulators, App Store submission, and monetization — so these Thursdays start meaning something.

Full Apple payout schedule table

All 24 expected App Store payment dates from July 2026 through July 2028.


# Payment date Covers fiscal month Notes
1 June 2026
2 July 2026 5-week month
3 August 2026
4 September 2026
5 October 2026 5-week month
6 November 2026 Year-end - may slip
7 December 2026 Holiday sales
8 January 2027 5-week month - likely largest
9 February 2027
10 March 2027
11 April 2027 5-week month
12 May 2027
13 June 2027
14 July 2027 5-week month
15 August 2027
16 September 2027
17 October 2027 5-week month - could shift if extra week lands here
18 November 2027 Year-end - may slip
19 December 2027 Holiday sales + 53rd week
20 January 2028 5-week month - likely largest
21 February 2028
22 March 2028
23 April 2028 5-week month
24 May 2028

Frequently asked questions

When does Apple pay App Store developers?

Apple pays roughly 33 days after the close of each Apple fiscal month, and payments consistently land on a Thursday. Because Apple uses its own fiscal calendar rather than calendar months, the payout date drifts from month to month — the calendar above lists the next 24 expected dates.

Why don't Apple payments arrive on the same day each month?

Apple runs on a 4-4-5 fiscal calendar: each quarter is two 4-week fiscal months followed by one 5-week fiscal month. Since fiscal months are 28 or 35 days long instead of calendar months, the fiscal month close date — and therefore the payout date — shifts around each month.

What is a 5-week fiscal month and why does it matter?

The last fiscal month of each Apple quarter contains 5 weeks (35 days) of sales instead of 4. Payouts covering a 5-week fiscal month are typically about 25% larger than a normal month with similar daily revenue, and they push the following payout date further out.

Is there a minimum payout threshold?

Yes. Apple only issues a payment once your proceeds pass the minimum payment threshold for your country and banking setup. Balances below the threshold roll over and are included in a later payment.

Are these payout dates official?

They are estimates projected from Apple's fiscal calendar and historical payment behavior. Apple confirms actual dates and amounts in App Store Connect. Year-end payments in particular can slip a few days due to banking holidays.

Where can I see my exact payout amount?

Sign in to App Store Connect and open Payments and Financial Reports. It shows proceeds by fiscal month, payment status, applied exchange rates, and the destination bank account.

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