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Federal deadline calendar for distilleries, November 2026 to January 2027
Every federal excise return, operations report and FDA renewal date a distillery is likely to face this season, with the official sources.
Federal dates for distilleries from November 2026 through January 2027. Excise-return dates come from TTB’s published 2026 schedule, which already moves weekend dates to the preceding business day. Report dates are the 15th of the following month.
| Due | Filing | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2026 (Fri) | TTB F 5000.24, Oct 16–31 (semimonthly) | |
| Nov 15, 2026 (Sun) | DSP monthly reports, October (5110.40, .11, .28, .43) | 15th of the following month; file early when it falls on a weekend |
| Nov 27, 2026 (Fri) | TTB F 5000.24, Nov 1–15 (semimonthly) | |
| Dec 14, 2026 (Mon) | TTB F 5000.24, Nov 16–30 (semimonthly) | |
| Dec 15, 2026 (Tue) | DSP monthly reports, November | |
| Dec 29, 2026 (Tue) | TTB F 5000.24, Dec 1–15 (semimonthly) | |
| Dec 31, 2026 (Thu) | FDA food facility registration: 2026 biennial renewal window closes | Window opened Oct 1, 2026; renewals are due in even-numbered years |
| Jan 14, 2027 (Thu) | TTB F 5000.24: Dec 16–31 (semimonthly), Q4 2026 (quarterly), 2026 (annual filers) | |
| Jan 15, 2027 (Fri) | DSP monthly reports, December |
Year-round rules
- Excise returns are due the 14th day after the period ends, or the preceding business day if that falls on a weekend or holiday.
- For semimonthly filers, September is split into special periods, with dates on Sept 28 or 29 and Oct 14.
- TTB says Pay.gov ACH payments must be completed by 8:55 p.m. ET one business day before the due date.
- State reports and renewals vary by state and aren’t listed here. Use TTB’s directory of state alcohol agencies.
TTB also offers free email reminders for returns and reports; its due-date pages link to the signup.
Sources
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Rules change; always confirm with the current regulation or TTB before you rely on a date.
- TTB: Due dates for tax returns (2026 schedule)
- TTB: Due dates for operational reports
- 21 CFR 1.230 (FDA registration renewal)
- FDA: Registration of food facilities
Questions
When is the 2026 annual excise return due?
Thursday, January 14, 2027, per TTB’s 2026 schedule.
What happens if a due date falls on a weekend?
For excise tax returns, the due date moves to the preceding business day. TTB’s published schedule already reflects this.
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