2026 Monthly Pay Schedule
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- Monthly, last day
- Bank holiday or federal day off
- Payday moved off a weekend or holiday
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Every payday in 2026
| # | Payday | Day | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday | Friday | Moved from Saturday, Jan 31 (Saturday) |
| 2 | Friday | Friday | Moved from Saturday, Feb 28 (Saturday) |
| 3 | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
| 4 | Thursday | Thursday | |
| 5 | Friday | Friday | Moved from Sunday, May 31 (Sunday) |
| 6 | Tuesday | Tuesday | |
| 7 | Friday | Friday | |
| 8 | Monday | Monday | |
| 9 | Wednesday | Wednesday | |
| 10 | Friday | Friday | Moved from Saturday, Oct 31 (Saturday) |
| 11 | Monday | Monday | |
| 12 | Thursday | Thursday |
Notes
Monthly payrolls pay 12 times in 2026. On the last-day schedule, 4 paydays fall on a weekend and move to the Friday before: Jan 31 to Jan 30, Feb 28 to Feb 27, May 31 to May 29, Oct 31 to Oct 30.
Computed schedules for planning. Your employer's payroll calendar is the final word.
Questions
When is the last business day of each month in 2026?
January: Friday 30. February: Friday 27. March: Tuesday 31. April: Thursday 30. May: Friday 29. June: Tuesday 30. July: Friday 31. August: Monday 31. September: Wednesday 30. October: Friday 30. November: Monday 30. December: Thursday 31.
Is monthly pay allowed in my state?
Some states require more frequent paydays for most hourly workers. The state payday law pages on this site list what the U.S. Department of Labor records for each state.