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Semi-Monthly Pay Calendar 2026
The 2026 semi-monthly pay schedule: all 24 paydays, on the 15th and the last day of each month, with weekend paydays moved to the Friday before.
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2026 semi-monthly paydays (15th and last day)
These are the 24 paydays for the most common semi-monthly schedule. 8 of them fall on a weekend in 2026 and move to the Friday before, which is what most employers do. Paid on the 1st and 15th instead? Switch the pay dates in the calendar above.
| Month | First payday | Second payday |
|---|---|---|
| January | Thu, Jan 15 | Fri, Jan 30 (moved from Jan 31) |
| February | Fri, Feb 13 (moved from Feb 15) | Fri, Feb 27 (moved from Feb 28) |
| March | Fri, Mar 13 (moved from Mar 15) | Tue, Mar 31 |
| April | Wed, Apr 15 | Thu, Apr 30 |
| May | Fri, May 15 | Fri, May 29 (moved from May 31) |
| June | Mon, Jun 15 | Tue, Jun 30 |
| July | Wed, Jul 15 | Fri, Jul 31 |
| August | Fri, Aug 14 (moved from Aug 15) | Mon, Aug 31 |
| September | Tue, Sep 15 | Wed, Sep 30 |
| October | Thu, Oct 15 | Fri, Oct 30 (moved from Oct 31) |
| November | Fri, Nov 13 (moved from Nov 15) | Mon, Nov 30 |
| December | Tue, Dec 15 | Thu, Dec 31 |
Why the weekday changes
Semi-monthly pay uses fixed dates, so payday lands on a different weekday from month to month. When the 15th or the last day is a Saturday or Sunday, most payrolls pay on the Friday before. A few pay on the next Monday, so check your employer's policy.
What each semi-monthly paycheck is worth
Divide the annual salary by 24. A $60,000 salary pays $2,500.00 per paycheck before tax. Enter your salary in the calculator to see the gross amount for your own pay.
Frequently asked questions
How many semi-monthly paydays are in 2026?
24, two in every month. Semi-monthly pay never has a 25th paycheck or a three-paycheck month.
What is the semi-monthly pay schedule and payroll calendar for 2026?
Two paydays a month, 24 in total: the 15th and the last day of each month (or the 1st and 15th at some employers). The table above lists every 2026 date with weekend paydays moved to Friday.
How many semi-monthly pay periods are in 2026?
24, two per month. Each period runs from the 1st to the 15th and from the 16th to the end of the month, so a half-month period has between 13 and 16 days.
What is a 1st and 15th payroll schedule?
Paydays fall on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Still 24 paychecks a year. Switch the pay dates to the 1st and 15th in the calendar above to see your 2026 dates.
Which 2026 paydays fall on a weekend?
Jan 31, Feb 15, Feb 28, Mar 15, May 31, Aug 15, Oct 31 and Nov 15. Most employers pay on the Friday before.
Does this include bank holidays?
No. It handles weekends only. When a payday is a bank holiday, employers usually pay the business day before.
Are my dates saved?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
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