Payday Calendar 2026: Biweekly, Weekly
This payday calendar lists every payday in a year for your pay schedule. Choose weekly, biweekly, semimonthly (the 15th and last day, or the 1st and 15th) or monthly pay, enter one known payday, and it lays out the whole year. Paydays that land on a weekend or a US federal bank holiday move to the business day before, the way most employers handle it. For biweekly pay it highlights the months with three paychecks, which are handy for budgeting. You can download the list as a CSV file for a spreadsheet or calendar.
Payday Calendar
Every payday in the year for weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly pay, with weekend and holiday shifts.
How to use the Payday Calendar
- Choose your pay frequency.
- Enter one payday you know, such as your next one.
- Pick the year and how weekend and holiday paydays are handled.
- Read the list of paydays and the months with extra paychecks.
How paydays are listed
Weekly and biweekly paydays repeat every 7 or 14 days from the payday you enter. Semimonthly pays on two set days each month. Paydays on a weekend or US federal holiday move to the nearest business day before (or after, if chosen).
Features
- Weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly
- Weekend and federal holiday shifts
- Three-paycheck months highlighted
- Total paydays in the year
- CSV download
- Runs in your browser
Frequently asked questions
How many paydays are in 2026 with biweekly pay?
Most years have 26 biweekly paydays, but some have 27. Enter your own payday to see the exact count for your schedule.
Which months have three paychecks?
With biweekly pay, two months a year usually have three paydays. The calendar marks them for your schedule.
What happens when payday falls on a weekend?
Most employers pay on the Friday before. You can also choose the Monday after if that is your employer's rule.
Do bank holidays move payday?
Direct deposits do not settle on Federal Reserve holidays, so payday usually moves to the business day before. The calendar applies US federal holidays.
How many paydays are there with semimonthly pay?
Always 24, two each month, often on the 15th and the last day of the month.