Form 13F · 2026 due dates

Form 13F filing deadlines for 2026

Form 13F is due 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter. When day 45 falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day. For 2026 that means Feb 17, May 15, Aug 14 and Nov 16. Managers who cross the $100 million threshold for the first time must start filing for the year-end quarter of the year they crossed it.

The rules at a glance

Q4 2025 holdings: Due Tue, Feb 17, 2026 (Feb 14 is a Saturday; Feb 16 is Presidents Day)
Q1 2026 holdings: Due Fri, May 15, 2026
Q2 2026 holdings: Due Fri, Aug 14, 2026
Q3 2026 holdings: Due Mon, Nov 16, 2026 (Nov 14 is a Saturday)
Q4 2026 holdings: Due Tue, Feb 16, 2027 (Feb 14 is a Sunday; Feb 15 is Presidents Day)
Filed on: SEC EDGAR, Form 13F-HR (or 13F-NT if another manager reports for you)

Who this applies to

Investment advisers with discretion over $100M+ in 13(f) securities
Hedge fund and private fund managers holding U.S.-listed equities
Family offices and banks exercising investment discretion
Managers who crossed $100M on the last trading day of any month in 2025

Why it matters

• The SEC has brought enforcement actions and fines against managers who never filed or filed late
• Late filings are public on EDGAR and visible to allocators and counterparties
• Missed quarters usually must all be filed to get current
• Confidential treatment requests must be filed with, not after, the report

How to get current

1Confirm whether you crossed $100M in 13(f) securities on the last trading day of any month
2Check the SEC's current Official List of Section 13(f) Securities for the quarter
3Confirm EDGAR access codes and the filer's CIK are current
4Pull quarter-end holdings and reconcile with custodian records
5File 13F-HR (or 13F-NT / combination report) on EDGAR by the deadline
6Add every 2026 due date to your compliance calendar with internal review dates

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Common questions

When is Form 13F due in 2026?

Feb 17 (Q4 2025), May 15 (Q1), Aug 14 (Q2) and Nov 16 (Q3). The Q4 2026 report is due Feb 16, 2027.

Who has to file Form 13F?

Institutional investment managers that exercise investment discretion over $100 million or more in Section 13(f) securities on the last trading day of any month in a calendar year.

What if the deadline falls on a weekend?

The filing moves to the next business day. That is why the 2026 Q4 and Q3 deadlines are Feb 17 and Nov 16 instead of the 14th.

What if we missed a 13F filing?

File the missed reports as soon as possible and keep a record of the cause and fix. Talk with counsel about any enforcement exposure. We can help assemble and file the catch-up reports.

Official sources: SEC: Form 13F FAQs · SEC: Official List of 13(f) Securities

Public-record status does not confirm a violation. Confirm deadlines and requirements with the regulator before filing. This guide is general information, not legal advice.