Biweekly pay schedule 2027 (payroll calendar)
Here's every biweekly payday in 2027, with holiday-moved paydays marked. Use it to plan bills, find your 3-paycheck months, and see which paycheck lands near each due date.
Friday paydays 2027
| Month | Cycle A paydays | # | Cycle B paydays | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 15, Jan 29 | 2 | Jan 8, Jan 22 | 2 |
| February | Feb 12, Feb 26 | 2 | Feb 5, Feb 19 | 2 |
| March | Mar 12, Mar 26 | 2 | Mar 5, Mar 19 | 2 |
| April | Apr 9, Apr 23 | 2 | Apr 2, Apr 16, Apr 30 | 3 |
| May | May 7, May 21 | 2 | May 14, May 28 | 2 |
| June | Jun 4, Jun 18 | 2 | Jun 11, Jun 25 | 2 |
| July | Jul 2, Jul 16, Jul 30 | 3 | Jul 9, Jul 23 | 2 |
| August | Aug 13, Aug 27 | 2 | Aug 6, Aug 20 | 2 |
| September | Sep 10, Sep 24 | 2 | Sep 3, Sep 17 | 2 |
| October | Oct 8, Oct 22 | 2 | Oct 1, Oct 15, Oct 29 | 3 |
| November | Nov 5, Nov 19 | 2 | Nov 12, Nov 26 | 2 |
| December | Dec 3, Dec 17, Dec 31 | 3 | Dec 10, Dec 24 | 2 |
| Total | 26 | 26 |
Friday biweekly paydays in 2027. Cycle A starts Jan 1, 2027; cycle B starts Jan 8, 2027. † moved to the previous business day because of a federal holiday. Highlighted rows have 3 paychecks.
Thursday paydays 2027
Some employers (and many school districts) pay on Thursdays:
| Month | Cycle A paydays | # | Cycle B paydays | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 7, Jan 21 | 2 | Jan 14, Jan 28 | 2 |
| February | Feb 4, Feb 18 | 2 | Feb 11, Feb 25 | 2 |
| March | Mar 4, Mar 18 | 2 | Mar 11, Mar 25 | 2 |
| April | Apr 1, Apr 15, Apr 29 | 3 | Apr 8, Apr 22 | 2 |
| May | May 13, May 27 | 2 | May 6, May 20 | 2 |
| June | Jun 10, Jun 24 | 2 | Jun 3, Jun 17 | 2 |
| July | Jul 8, Jul 22 | 2 | Jul 1, Jul 15, Jul 29 | 3 |
| August | Aug 5, Aug 19 | 2 | Aug 12, Aug 26 | 2 |
| September | Sep 2, Sep 16, Sep 30 | 3 | Sep 9, Sep 23 | 2 |
| October | Oct 14, Oct 28 | 2 | Oct 7, Oct 21 | 2 |
| November | Nov 10†, Nov 24† | 2 | Nov 4, Nov 18 | 2 |
| December | Dec 9, Dec 23 | 2 | Dec 2, Dec 16, Dec 30 | 3 |
| Total | 26 | 26 |
Thursday biweekly paydays in 2027. Cycle A starts Jan 7, 2027; cycle B starts Jan 14, 2027. † moved to the previous business day because of a federal holiday. Highlighted rows have 3 paychecks.
Holidays that move 2027 paydays
| Holiday (observed) | Date | Paydays affected |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 | Friday cycle A, usually paid Thu, Dec 31, 2026 |
| Juneteenth | Sat, Jun 19 | Not observed by banks on Friday; no change |
| Independence Day | Mon, Jul 5 (observed) | Monday schedules |
| Veterans Day | Thu, Nov 11 | Thursday cycle that pays Nov 11 |
| Thanksgiving | Thu, Nov 25 | Thursday cycle that pays Nov 25 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 | Not observed by banks on Friday; no change |
Federal Reserve bank holidays. Your employer may follow a different calendar, so your pay stub is the final word.
Every weekday at a glance
| Payday | First 2027 payday on that weekday | 3-paycheck months | Checks | If no holiday moves* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Jan 4 (1st) | March, August | 26 | same |
| Monday | Jan 11 (2nd) | May, November | 26 | same |
| Tuesday | Jan 5 (1st) | March, August | 26 | same |
| Tuesday | Jan 12 (2nd) | June, November | 26 | same |
| Wednesday | Jan 6 (1st) | March, September | 26 | same |
| Wednesday | Jan 13 (2nd) | June, December | 26 | same |
| Thursday | Jan 7 (1st) | April, September | 26 | same |
| Thursday | Jan 14 (2nd) | July, December | 26 | same |
| Friday | Jan 1 (1st) | July, December | 26 | January, July, December (27) |
| Friday | Jan 8 (2nd) | April, October | 26 | same |
Every biweekly schedule in 2027, by payday weekday and cycle. Friday (the most common US payday) is highlighted. *Main columns move paydays that land on a federal bank holiday to the previous business day, as most payroll systems do. Computed 2026-10-15.
How to use this calendar for budgeting
Write your bills next to the paycheck that arrives before each due date. That shows which checks are heavy (usually the one that pays rent) and which are light. The paycheck bill splitter does this automatically, and the bill-splitting guide explains how to balance the checks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many biweekly paydays are in 2027?
26 for nearly every schedule. The Friday cycle that would pay January 1, 2027 has 27 on paper, but that check is normally paid on December 31, 2026.
What are the 2027 biweekly pay periods?
Each pay period is 14 days. Your period usually ends a few days to a week before payday; ask payroll for the exact cutoff.
Can I print this calendar?
Yes, use your browser's print function. The tables are formatted to fit one page width.