Retirement

2026 Financial Planning Calendar

By Chris Duderstadt

December 18, 2025

2026 Financial Planning Calendar


Key Points – 2026 Financial Planning Calendar

  • Annual Items to Review 
  • Year-End Planning Considerations 
  • Important Financial Planning Dates and Birthdays  
  • Bank and New York Stock Exchange Holidays 

2026 Financial Planning Calendar

Welcome to our 2026 Financial Planning Calendar! We’ll review annual and end-of-year financial planning considerations, key financial planning datesmilestonesbirthdays, bank and New York Stock Exchange holidays, and much more. 

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Annual Items to Review 

Q4 Tasks to Address

Big Birthdays | Notable Birthday Milestones


January 2026 | Financial Wellness Month

Financial Planning Calendar

January 1

  • New Year’s Day
    • Bank and NYSE holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed. Whether or not you’re on track with your life and financial goals, the beginning of the year is a good time to assess them. Our team at Modern Wealth is here to help you enjoy today while planning for tomorrow. If financial worry is causing you to feel disconnected from the people and causes that you care about, let’s work together to build a plan that can help you change that.
  • 2026 Social Security Changes
    • Social Security recipients are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment increase for 2026.
  • 2026 Medicare Changes6
    • What’s new about Medicare for 2026? Check out the U.S. government’s Medicare handbook, Medicare & You 2026.7
  • 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Federal Income Tax Brackets
    • The IRS has announced inflation-adjusted tax brackets for 2026. Remember that these are for the 2026 tax year. You’ll reference the 2025 tax brackets when filing your 2025 tax return prior to April 15, 2026.
  • 2026 Retirement Account Contribution Limits Changes 
    • New 2026 retirement contribution limits go into effect. Make sure to review your plan and understand how the new contribution limits could affect your savings goals.
  • Review Your Spending Plan
    • Budget is a negative buzzword for some people, but it’s important to have one, no matter what stage of life you’re in. If the word “budget” makes you cringe, think of it as a spending plan. The beginning of each year is a good time to assess your spending habits and make any necessary changes.

January 9

January 13

January 15

January 19

  • Martin Lither King Jr. Day
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

January 26 (Subject to Change … Typically in late January)

  • IRS Begins Accepting 2025 Tax Filings12
    • Start a conversation with our team to learn about how our tax professionals focus on forward-looking tax planning during tax preparation season.

January 27

January 28

 

February 2026 – National Enrolled Agents Month15

Financial Planning Calendar

February 1

  • Start Organizing Your 2025 Taxes
    • Tax Day isn’t until April 15, but why wait until the last minute to file your taxes? Our Tax Reduction Strategies guide was recently updated to reflect key tax law changes regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Make sure to download a copy, as it includes a tax preparation checklist.

February 6

February 11

February 16

  • Presidents Day
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

February 17

  • Deadline for 1099-B Forms18
    • This is the deadline for furnishing statements to recipients for 1099-B, 1099-S, and 1099-MISC (if amounts are reported in boxes 8 or 10).

 

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March 2026 | National Credit Education Month19

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March 6

March 11

March 16

March 17

March 18

March 21

March 31

  • Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends
    • If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan, this is the last day that you can switch to a different Medicare Advantage Plan. You can also drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and go back to Original Medicare.

 

April 2026 | Financial Literacy Month

Financial Planning Calendar

April 1

  • Required Beginning Date for Required Minimum Distributions (The Year After You Turn 73)
    • Your RBD for RMDs is April 1 of the year after the year you attain age 73. For example, if you turn 73 in 2026, your Required Beginning Date for Required Minimum Distributions will be April 1, 2027. However, if you wait until the first quarter of 2027 to begin RMDs, you’ll be subject to two RMDs in 2027.

April 3

  • Good Friday
    • NYSE holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.
  • March 2026 Jobs Report26
    • Check out the employment situation from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

April 6-10

  • America Saves Week27
    • Is saving something that you’ve always struggled with? Hold yourself accountable and set actionable savings goals during America Saves Week, which has been sponsored by a non-profit organization called America Saves since 2007.

April 10

April 15

  • Tax Day
    • This is the due date for your taxes for the 2025 tax year. While you can file for a six-month extension if you can’t file your taxes by April 15, this isn’t an extension to pay taxes. April 15 is the firm deadline to pay taxes for the 2025 tax year without being subject to penalties and interest on what is owed. Tax compliance can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. This is a big reason why we focus on forward-looking tax planning.
  • Final Day to Contribute to IRAs, Roth IRAs, and HSAs for the 2025 Tax Year
    • This is the last day you can contribute to IRAs, Roth IRAs, or HSAs for the 2025 tax year. Consider maximizing your contributions to those accounts.
  • Quarterly Estimated Taxes Due – First Quarter 202629
    • Remember to file your estimated taxes for Q1 2026.

April 18

  • Good Friday
    • NYSE holiday: Modern Wealth offices closed.

April 25

  • International Financial Independence Awareness Day30
    • Don’t get us wrong — financial independence is a cause that’s worth celebrating. But let’s talk about the ideation of this awareness day and its potential faults. The reason International Financial Independence Awareness Day is on April 25 (4/25) is to raise awareness about two retirement rules of thumb: the 4% rule and 25x your annual expenses. Those rules of thumb may work for you, but they may not. Rather than rely on retirement rules of thumb, make sure to work with a team of wealth management professionals that can help you build a comprehensive financial plan that’s tailored to your specific goals.

April 27

  • National Teach Children to Save Day31
    • As part of Financial Literacy Month, National Teach Children to Save Day is observed annually on April 27. National Teach Children to Save Day is geared toward teaching children about some of the basics of financial education, including how to think about saving and creating a budget.

April 28

April 29

 

May 2026 | Older Americans Month34

Financial Planning Calendar

May 4

  • International Firefighters’ Day35
    • You’ll see shortly that May also features National Police Week and National EMS Week. Modern Wealth’s public safety division supports firefighters and other first responders with their unique wealth management and retirement planning needs.

May 8

May 10-16

  • National Police Week37
    • Modern Wealth’s public safety division features several former police officers, who now assist fellow first responders past and present with their unique wealth management and retirement planning needs.

May 12

May 17-23

  • National EMS Week39
    • Modern Wealth’s public safety division also supports several Emergency Medical Services employees past and present, as well as other first responders, government employees, and military personnel with their unique wealth management and retirement planning needs.

May 25

  • Memorial Day
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

May 29

 

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June 2026 – Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month41

Financial Planning Calendar

June 5

  • May 2026 Jobs Report42
    • Check out the employment situation from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

June 10

June 15

June 16

June 17

June 19

  • Juneteenth National Independence Day
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

June 28

June 30

 

 

July 2026 | Celebrate Financial Independence!

Financial Planning Calendar

July 1

  • National Financial Freedom Day50
    • Are you financially independent? If not, what steps do you need to take to get there? Remember that you don’t need to put it all on yourself to determine those steps. Working with a team of professionals may help you with that. Celebrate National Financial Freedom Day by taking action toward reaching financial independence.

July 2

July 3

  • Independence Day Eve
    • NYSE holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

July 4

  • Independence Day
    • Banks closed.

July 14

July 28

July 29

 

August 2026 – National Wellness Month55

Financial Planning Calendar

August 7

August 12

August 14

 

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September 2026 – Healthy Aging Month59

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September 4

September 7

  • Labor Day
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

September 11

September 15

September 16

October 2026 – National Financial Planning Month65

Financial Planning Calendar

October 1

October 2

October 7

  • World Financial Planning Day68
    • World Financial Planning Day occurs on the first Wednesday of October and is geared to raise awareness about financial planning. Do you work with a financial advisor or a financial planner? They’re oftentimes used interchangeably, but they are two different occupations. While financial advisors assist people with managing their money and investments, financial planners typically do that and help people with determining how to achieve their unique financial goals.

October 12

  • Columbus Day
    • Bank closed.

October 14

October 15

October 19-25

October 27

October 28

October 31

  • Halloween (Watch Out for Spooky Financial Planning Scenarios)
    • Halloween can be a fun time to go trick-or-treating with your children or grandchildren or attend Halloween-themed parties. However, it’s also a good time to check out these examples of financial horror stories — such as retiring at market highs or falling for a scam — and understand how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of one.

 

November 2026 – National Long-Term Care Awareness Month74

Financial Planning Calendar

November 1

  • ACA Open Enrollment Begins for 2027 in Most States75
    • The ACA Open Enrollment Period lasts from November 1 through January 15. However, if you want coverage to begin on January 1, you need to enroll by December 15. If you enroll between January 1-15, coverage won’t begin until February 1.

November 6

November 10

November 11

  • Veterans Day
    • Banks closed.

November 15-21

November 25

  • Thanksgiving Eve
    • Markets and Modern Wealth Management offices close at 1 p.m. Eastern.

November 26

  • Thanksgiving Day
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

 

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December 2026 | Happy Holidays!

Financial Planning Calendar

December 1

December 4

December 7

  • Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period Ends
    • The Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period spans from October 15 to December 7 each year. Don’t forget to use this timeframe to review your coverage and make any necessary changes.

December 8

December 9

December 10

December 24

  • Christmas Eve
    • Markets and Modern Wealth Management offices close at 1 p.m. Eastern.

December 25

  • Christmas
    • NYSE and bank holiday: Modern Wealth Management offices closed.

December 31

  • Final Opportunity in 2026 for Tax Deductions via Charitable Donations
    • Remember to consult with a tax professional when planning charitable donations to understand the tax benefits that may be available to you.
  • Final Opportunity in 2026 for IRA Distributions and Roth Conversions
    • If you intend to do Roth conversions or take distributions from your IRA, make sure you do so before the end of the year for it to make a difference on your 2026 tax return.

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