Every year, millions of Americans look forward to getting their tax refunds after filing their returns. Whether living in the United States or abroad, many taxpayers are now wondering: when will their 2025 tax refunds arrive, especially during the week of April 22 to 27? Let’s break it down clearly.
How Tax Refund Timing Works
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) doesn’t release an exact calendar telling people when they’ll get their refunds. This is because refund timing can vary depending on different factors like how and when the return was filed, and whether there were any mistakes.
However, by understanding how the IRS usually works, we can make good estimates about when people might see their money.
Typical Tax Refund Processing Times
Here’s what normally happens:
- If you filed electronically and chose direct deposit, your refund should arrive within about 21 days if everything was correct.
- If you mailed a paper return, it could take at least four weeks because of the manual checking process.
For the 2025 tax season, if you submitted your return between March 3 and April 6, and used direct deposit, your refund is likely to arrive between April 22 and April 27.
Of course, a few small delays can happen. For example:
- If your return was accepted on March 3, you might have gotten your refund by March 24.
- If there were delays, it could stretch all the way to April 22.
- If you filed on April 6, your refund could hit your account around April 27.
If you filed after April 6, your refund will likely come after April 27.
Does the IRS Send Refunds on Weekends?
The IRS processes refunds only from Monday to Friday. They don’t work on weekends or federal holidays. During the week of April 22-27, 2025, the business days are:
- Tuesday, April 22
- Wednesday, April 23
- Thursday, April 24
- Friday, April 25
If your refund is processed and sent out on Friday, April 25, your bank might show the deposit over the weekend, but this depends on your bank’s processing times.
The good news? There are no holidays during this period, so no delays are expected because of government closures.
What Could Cause Delays?
While most refunds are sent smoothly, some problems can slow things down:
- Filing errors or missing information
- Identity theft checks
- Special manual reviews by the IRS
If your return has any issues, the IRS will contact you and may ask for more documents. In such cases, getting your refund could take a few extra weeks—or even months.
Also, choosing direct deposit remains the fastest way to get your refund. If you’re waiting for a paper check, it can take about a week longer, plus mailing time.
One more thing: If you claimed credits like EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) or ACTC (Additional Child Tax Credit), you used to have to wait longer for your refund. But for refunds expected in April 2025, this delay no longer applies.
How to Track Your Refund
If you’re anxious about where your money is, you can easily check the status. Just visit the IRS website and use the free tool called “Where’s My Refund?” It will give you real-time updates on your refund progress.