Quarter day

The quarter days are the four days marking the beginning of each quarter of the year. They are traditionally regarded as the days for settling certain debts, such as rent. In England, Wales and Ireland they are traditionally: 25 March, 24 June, 29 September and 25 December, although local authorities tend to use 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. In Scotland the quarter days are: 28 February, 28 May, 28 August and 28 November.