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USPS Paydays 2026: Complete Payday List & Next Payday Tool

USPS employees have 27 scheduled paydays in 2026. Most are Fridays, with two Thursday paydays because the following day is a holiday.

Reviewed 2026-10-03 • Primary sources: USPS public materials
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2026 payday highlights

USPS says every month has two paydays except January, July and December, which each have three.

Thursday paydays

The 13th payday is Thursday, June 18, and the 27th is Thursday, Dec. 31 because the next day is a holiday.

Use the finder

The payday finder on this site uses the exact dates published in the USPS 2026 Postal Bulletin; it does not query payroll or personal employee data.

Frequently asked questions

Are USPS paydays always Friday?

Usually, but USPS published Thursday paydays on June 18 and Dec. 31 in 2026.

Does this tool show my deposit posting time?

No. Bank posting time can vary; the tool shows USPS scheduled pay dates.

Official sources

Verify time-sensitive information with the current USPS source.

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