The ReminderIt journal
Notes on remembering
Building routines that stick, beating forgetfulness, and why a call lands when a notification doesn't.
Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min read
UCAS Deadlines for 2027 Entry: 15 October 2026 and 13 January 2027 Explained
The UCAS deadline for Oxford, Cambridge, medicine, dentistry and vet courses is 6pm UK time on 15 October 2026. Most other courses close at 6pm on 13 January 2027. Key dates, what 6pm UK means worldwide, and a reminder plan.
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Oct 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Property Tax Due Dates 2026-27: California, Texas and Florida Deadlines and Penalties
When are property taxes due? California's first installment is late after 10 December 2026, Texas wants the 2026 bill by 1 February 2027, and Florida pays you 4% for settling in November. Dates, penalties and a reminder plan.
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Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Chhath Puja 2026 Dates and Arghya Times: Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya
Chhath Puja 2026 runs from Nahay Khay on Friday 13 November to Usha Arghya on Monday 16 November. Sandhya and Usha Arghya times for Patna, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and more, plus how to plan the pre-dawn start.
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Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
When to Start Thawing a Turkey: Thanksgiving 2026 Dates for Canada and the US
A turkey needs about 24 hours in the fridge for every 4 to 5 pounds. The exact day to move it out of the freezer for Canadian Thanksgiving (12 Oct 2026) and US Thanksgiving (26 Nov 2026), plus the cold-water backup.
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Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Centrelink Reporting Date: What Happens If You Forget to Report?
Centrelink reporting dates come every 14 days, and the deadline is 5pm. What happens if you forget, the 13-day window to catch up online, checking pre-filled income, and how to stop the date slipping past.
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Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Dengue Prevention at Home: The Weekly 10-Minute Dry Day Check
The dengue mosquito breeds in clean water that stands for a week in your own home. Where to look, how to do the weekly 10-minute dry day check, biting times, warning signs, and how to make the check stick.
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Oct 6, 2026 · 9 min read
Flu, COVID and RSV Vaccines This Autumn: Who Is Eligible in 2026, and When to Book
Who can get free flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines in England this autumn, the 2026 dates and deadlines, which jabs you can have together, and the reminders to set so they happen by November.
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Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read
RMD Deadline 2026: December 31, the April 1 First-Year Rule, and What a Missed One Costs
Your 2026 RMD is due by 31 December 2026; only a first RMD can wait until 1 April 2027. How the amount is worked out, the 25% penalty, inherited-IRA yearly RMDs, QCDs, and when to set reminders.
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Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
FASTag Annual Pass: When Does It Expire, and How Are the 200 Trips Counted?
The FASTag Annual Pass ends one year after activation or after 200 trips, whichever comes first, then reverts to a regular FASTag. How trips are counted, the ₹3,075 price from April 2026, where it does not work, and when to renew.
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Oct 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Winter Tires 2026: When Are They Mandatory in Quebec and B.C.?
Quebec requires winter tires from 1 December 2026 to 15 March 2027 ($200 to $300 fine). B.C. requires winter tires or chains on signed highways from 1 October to 30 April. Legal markings, tread depth, exemptions, and when to book the swap.
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Oct 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Winter Fuel Payment 2026: When Is It Paid, and How Much Will I Get?
Most eligible people get the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment in November or December, after a letter in October or November. Amounts from £100 to £300, the 27 January 2027 contact date, the £35,000 clawback and the 21 December opt-out date.
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Oct 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Social Security Payment Schedule for October, November and December 2026
November 2026 Social Security payments go out on 3, 10, 18 and 25 November; the second-Wednesday group is paid Tuesday the 10th because of Veterans Day, and SSI for November arrives on 30 October. Full October to December 2026 dates.
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