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Construction Payment Deadline Calculator (UK)

Free Construction Act payment deadline calculator. Calculate due dates, payment notice deadlines, and pay less notice deadlines for JCT, NEC, and bespoke contracts.

Payment Deadline Calculator

Enter your contract type and application date to calculate all Construction Act payment deadlines.

Payment Timeline

Application Date
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
1
Due Date
Sun, 20 Sept 2026

Payment is due from this date

2
Payment Notice Deadline
Fri, 25 Sept 2026

Last day to issue Payment Notice

3
Pay Less Notice Deadline
Tue, 29 Sept 2026

Last day to issue Pay Less Notice

Final Date for Payment
Sun, 4 Oct 2026

Payment must be made by this date

Due Date
Sun, 20 Sept 2026
Final Payment Date
Sun, 4 Oct 2026

How these dates are worked out

  • Interim Valuation Dates run monthly: the first not more than one month after the date of possession, then the same date each month or the nearest Business Day.
  • Contract particulars amend these periods routinely — check yours before relying on the defaults.
  • The Construction Act counts calendar days. These dates are not shifted for weekends or bank holidays unless your contract says they are.
  • JCT, "JCT explains: interim payments" (SBC/Q 2016 clauses 4.9 and 4.11) — corporate.jctltd.co.uk/jct-explains-interim-payments/
  • Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, Part II, ss.109–111 (as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009) — legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/53/part/II

These dates are calculated from the standard form. Your contract particulars may vary them — always check your own conditions. The Construction Act counts calendar days, so weekends and bank holidays are not taken out unless your contract says they are.

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Construction Payment Deadline Calculator FAQ

The calculator supports JCT contracts (Design and Build, Standard Building Contract), NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, and allows custom deadline entry for bespoke contracts. Select your contract type to see the relevant default timings.
While the Construction Act sets minimum standards, contracts can (and often do) vary the specific timings. Use the "Custom" option to enter your contract's specific due date, notice, and final payment timings.
Yes. After calculating, use the "Add to Calendar" button to download an ICS file. This works with Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and most other calendar applications.
The calculator shows calendar days as per Construction Act requirements. Your contract may specify that deadlines falling on non-working days move to the next working day - check your specific contract terms.

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