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2026 pay structure
USPS lists 27 scheduled pay dates in the 2026 payroll calendar because of how the biweekly cycle falls across the year.
Holiday-aware pay dates
The published schedule shows holidays alongside each pay period. Two 2026 paydays occur on Thursdays because the following Fridays are holidays.
Leave-year timing
USPS states the 2026 leave year begins January 10, 2026 and ends January 8, 2027.
Use the interactive tools
Use the payday finder for the next scheduled pay date or the pay-period finder to match a date to its USPS payroll period.
Frequently asked questions
How many USPS paydays are scheduled for 2026?
The USPS schedule lists 27 pay dates.
When does the 2026 leave year begin?
January 10, 2026, according to the USPS Postal Bulletin.
Official sources
Verify time-sensitive details with the current USPS source.
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