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© 2026 ASCAP
ASCAP Payment System
ASCAP Distribution Schedule*
Target dates for distributions are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
| 2026 Dates* | Distribution Type | Performance Period |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 12, 2026 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: April, May & June 2025 (2Q25) |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: July, August & September 2025 (3Q25) PLUS concert performance surveys:
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| April 2026 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: July, August & September 2025 (3Q25) PLUS concert performance surveys:
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| May 2026 | International Distribution | |
| June 2026 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: October, November & December 2025 (4Q25) |
| July 2026 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: October, November & December 2025 (4Q25) |
| August 2026 | International Distribution | |
| September 2026 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: January, February & March 2026 (1Q26) |
| October 2026 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: January, February & March 2026 (1Q26) |
| November 2026 | International Distribution | |
| December 2026 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: April, May & June 2026 (2Q26) |
| 2025 Dates* | Distribution Type | Performance Period |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 13, 2025 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: April, May & June 2024 (2Q24) |
| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: July, August & September 2024 (3Q24) PLUS concert performance surveys:
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| Monday, April 14, 2025 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: July, August & September 2024 (3Q24) PLUS concert performance surveys:
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| Monday, May 19, 2025 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: October, November & December 2024 (4Q24) |
| Monday, July 14, 2025 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: October, November & December 2024 (4Q24) |
| Monday, August 18, 2025 | International Distribution | |
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: January, February & March 2025 (1Q25) |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | Domestic Writer Distribution | Performance period: January, February & March 2025 (1Q25) |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 | International Distribution | |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | Domestic Publisher Distribution | Performance period: April, May & June 2025 (2Q25) |
*As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions, the US Postal Service is not currently accepting, and ASCAP cannot send, mail (including checks and statements) destined for certain countries. Visit the USPS International Service Alerts page for the most up to date information on mail service disruptions.