2026 Federal Pay Period Calendar: A Comprehensive Guide
Pay Dates
The pay dates for federal employees in 2026 are determined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Pay periods are bi-weekly, and employees are paid on the second Tuesday of each pay period.
There are 26 pay periods in 2026. The first pay period begins on January 1, 2026, and the last pay period ends on December 31, 2026.
Pay Dates Table
The following table shows the pay dates for 2026.
| Pay Period | Pay Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 13, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 2 | January 27, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 3 | February 10, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 4 | February 24, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 5 | March 10, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 6 | March 24, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 7 | April 7, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 8 | April 21, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 9 | May 5, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 10 | May 19, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 11 | June 2, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 12 | June 16, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 13 | June 30, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 14 | July 14, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 15 | July 28, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 16 | August 11, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 17 | August 25, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 18 | September 8, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 19 | September 22, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 20 | October 6, 2026 | $2,000 |
| 21 | October 20, 2026 | $2,000 |
