[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":84},["ShallowReactive",2],{"seo-guide-uk-dividend-calendar":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"description":6,"pillar":7,"date":8,"updated":9,"type":10,"author":9,"image":9,"imageAlt":9,"imageWidth":9,"imageHeight":9,"keywords":9,"sections":11,"faqs":59},"uk-dividend-calendar","UK Dividend Calendar (2026): Upcoming Ex-Dividend & Payment Dates","Complete UK dividend calendar for 2026 showing upcoming ex-dividend dates and payment dates for London Stock Exchange shares. Plan your dividend income.","dividends","2025-02-10","","guide",[12,16,21,25,29,33,37,41,45,50,55],{"id":13,"type":13,"title":14,"html":15},"intro",null,"\u003Ch1>UK Dividend Calendar (2026)\u003C\u002Fh1>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">This guide is part of our [UK Dividends](\u002Flearn\u002Fdividends) series.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>This UK dividend calendar shows \u003Cstrong>upcoming dividend dates\u003C\u002Fstrong> for companies listed on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002F\">London Stock Exchange\u003C\u002Fa>, including \u003Cstrong>ex-dividend dates\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>payment dates\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's designed for UK investors who want to understand \u003Cstrong>when dividend income is paid\u003C\u002Fstrong>, not which stocks to buy. If you're tracking dividends across multiple shares, this page gives you a clear timeline of what's coming up and when.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One important note: dividend dates can change. Companies can delay, reduce, or cancel dividends at short notice. Always check official \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer\">Regulatory News Service (RNS)\u003C\u002Fa> announcements for confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":17,"type":18,"title":19,"html":20},"upcoming-uk-dividend-dates","section","Upcoming UK Dividend Dates","\u003Cp>The interactive table below shows upcoming ex-dividend and payment dates for major London Stock Exchange companies, drawn from the latest available financial data. Dates are estimated based on historical patterns and are subject to change — always verify against official company announcements via the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.londonstockexchange.com\u002Fnews?tab=news-explorer\">Regulatory News Service (RNS)\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dividends are typically paid \u003Cstrong>semi-annually\u003C\u002Fstrong> by many UK companies, which means income can be uneven throughout the year. FTSE 100 companies often announce dividends in March and September, with payments following in May\u002FJune and November\u002FDecember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Key columns in the table:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ex-Dividend Date\u003C\u002Fstrong> — you must own the shares before this date to receive the payment\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Payment Date\u003C\u002Fstrong> — when the cash is expected to arrive in your account\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Amount (Ann.)\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the annualised dividend rate based on the most recent data\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Yield\u003C\u002Fstrong> — the forward annual dividend yield at time of data capture\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">For a focused view of the largest UK companies, see our [FTSE 100 Dividend Calendar](\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-dividend-calendar).\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":22,"type":18,"title":23,"html":24},"understanding-dividend-dates-a-quick-guide","Understanding Dividend Dates: A Quick Guide","\u003Cp>There are several dates to understand when tracking dividends:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Date Type\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>What It Means\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Why It Matters\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Announcement date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Company declares the dividend\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Confirms amount and timing\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Cutoff to receive the dividend\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Must own shares \u003Cem>before\u003C\u002Fem> this date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Record date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Company records eligible shareholders\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Usually 1 day after ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Payment date\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Cash arrives in your account\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Typically 4-6 weeks after ex-date\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"seo-callout\">\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-icon\">!\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cdiv class=\"callout-text\">The ex-dividend date is the most important date for investors. If you buy shares on or after this date, you won't receive the upcoming payment.\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fportfolio\">→ Track your dividend dates automatically with our portfolio tracker\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":26,"type":18,"title":27,"html":28},"how-uk-dividend-payments-work","How UK Dividend Payments Work","\u003Cp>UK dividend payment patterns differ from other markets:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Payment frequency\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Frequency\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Typical Usage\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Semi-annual\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Most common for UK shares (interim + final)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Quarterly\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Some companies, especially those with US operations\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Annual\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Less common, usually smaller companies\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Special\u002Fone-off\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Irregular payments from exceptional profits\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch3>Interim vs final dividends\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Interim dividend\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Paid mid-year, typically smaller\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Final dividend\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Paid after year-end, typically larger and requires shareholder approval\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Most UK investors receive the bulk of their dividend income during specific months when many companies pay simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":30,"type":18,"title":31,"html":32},"uk-dividend-calendar-key-months","UK Dividend Calendar: Key Months","\u003Cp>Dividend payments from UK companies tend to cluster around certain months:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Month\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Typical Activity\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>January-February\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Quieter period, fewer payments\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>March-April\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Interim dividend announcements\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>May-June\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High payment activity (final dividends)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>July-August\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Moderate activity\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>September-October\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Final dividend announcements\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>November-December\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>High payment activity (interim dividends)\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Understanding this pattern helps with cash flow planning if you rely on dividend income.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":34,"type":18,"title":35,"html":36},"how-to-use-a-uk-dividend-calendar","How to Use a UK Dividend Calendar","\u003Cp>Dividend calendars help investors:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Forecast expected income\u003C\u002Fstrong> – See when cash will arrive\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Avoid missing key dates\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Know ex-dividend dates in advance\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Understand cash flow timing\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Plan spending around income\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Compare dividend patterns\u003C\u002Fstrong> – See which holdings pay when\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Identify concentration risk\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Notice if too much income depends on one month\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>They are \u003Cstrong>not\u003C\u002Fstrong> a tool for selecting stocks or predicting returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":38,"type":18,"title":39,"html":40},"dividend-tax-in-the-uk","Dividend Tax in the UK","\u003Cp>Dividends are taxed differently depending on where you hold your investments:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>Account Type\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003Cth>Dividend Tax Treatment\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Stocks & Shares ISA\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Tax-free\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>SIPP\u002FPension\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Tax-free inside wrapper\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>General Investment Account\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003Ctd>Subject to dividend tax above allowance\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>For dividends received outside an ISA or pension, you may need to pay tax depending on your total income. The dividend allowance has reduced in recent years. See \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gov.uk\u002Ftax-on-dividends\">HMRC's dividend tax guidance\u003C\u002Fa> for current rates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":42,"type":18,"title":43,"html":44},"common-mistakes-with-dividend-calendars","Common Mistakes with Dividend Calendars","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Assuming dates are fixed\u003C\u002Fstrong> – They can change up until the last moment\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Confusing ex-date and payment date\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Ex-date determines eligibility, payment date is when cash arrives\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Not checking for special dividends\u003C\u002Fstrong> – These don't follow regular patterns\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Ignoring currency for overseas shares\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Payment amounts can vary with exchange rates\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Trading just before ex-date\u003C\u002Fstrong> – Share prices typically drop by approximately the dividend amount on ex-date\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":46,"type":47,"title":48,"html":49},"track-your-dividend-income-automatically","cta","Track Your Dividend Income Automatically","\u003Cp>Manually checking dividend dates across multiple stocks is time-consuming and error-prone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>openbook lets you:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Track upcoming dividends across your entire portfolio\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>See expected income over time\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Monitor ex-dividend dates automatically\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>View income by month, quarter, or year\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenbookanalytics.com\" class=\"seo-cta-button\">Start free with openbook (no card) →\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":51,"type":52,"title":53,"html":54},"frequently-asked-questions","faq","Frequently Asked Questions","\u003Ch3>How often do UK companies pay dividends?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most UK companies pay dividends \u003Cstrong>twice per year\u003C\u002Fstrong> (interim and final), though some pay quarterly or annually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Do I need to hold shares on the payment date?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. You only need to own shares \u003Cstrong>before the ex-dividend date\u003C\u002Fstrong> to receive the dividend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Are dividend dates guaranteed?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No. Dividend dates can change if a company revises or cancels a payment. Always check official announcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What happens if I sell shares after the ex-dividend date?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>You'll still receive the dividend, even if you no longer own the shares when the payment date arrives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Why does the share price drop on the ex-dividend date?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The share price typically falls by approximately the dividend amount because new buyers aren't entitled to the payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Does this calendar include all UK companies?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>This calendar focuses on \u003Cstrong>London Stock Exchange listed companies\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Coverage may vary for smaller or AIM-listed companies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>How far in advance are dividend dates announced?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most companies announce dividend dates 4-8 weeks before the ex-dividend date, though this varies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Can dividends be paid in shares instead of cash?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Some companies offer a \u003Cstrong>scrip dividend\u003C\u002Fstrong> option, allowing you to receive shares instead of cash. This is usually optional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Chr>\n",{"id":56,"type":18,"title":57,"html":58},"related-pages","Related Pages","\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fftse-100-dividend-calendar\">FTSE 100 Dividend Calendar\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fdividend-tracker-uk\">Dividend Tracker UK\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-uk-dividends-work\">How UK Dividends Work\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Flearn\u002Fguides\u002Fportfolio-tracker-uk\">Portfolio Tracker for UK Investors\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Chr>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cem>This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[60,63,66,69,72,75,78,81],{"q":61,"a":62},"How often do UK companies pay dividends?","Most UK companies pay dividends **twice per year** (interim and final), though some pay quarterly or annually.",{"q":64,"a":65},"Do I need to hold shares on the payment date?","No. You only need to own shares **before the ex-dividend date** to receive the dividend.",{"q":67,"a":68},"Are dividend dates guaranteed?","No. Dividend dates can change if a company revises or cancels a payment. Always check official announcements.",{"q":70,"a":71},"What happens if I sell shares after the ex-dividend date?","You'll still receive the dividend, even if you no longer own the shares when the payment date arrives.",{"q":73,"a":74},"Why does the share price drop on the ex-dividend date?","The share price typically falls by approximately the dividend amount because new buyers aren't entitled to the payment.",{"q":76,"a":77},"Does this calendar include all UK companies?","This calendar focuses on **London Stock Exchange listed companies**. Coverage may vary for smaller or AIM-listed companies.",{"q":79,"a":80},"How far in advance are dividend dates announced?","Most companies announce dividend dates 4-8 weeks before the ex-dividend date, though this varies.",{"q":82,"a":83},"Can dividends be paid in shares instead of cash?","Some companies offer a **scrip dividend** option, allowing you to receive shares instead of cash. This is usually optional. ---",1784090688501]