2026 Payroll Calendar

Last updated: June 25, 2026

As payroll is run, it's important to keep track of what holidays banks recognize. Payroll runs are calculated using business days, not calendar days—with that in mind, holidays are not recognized as a business day.

For example, if there is a holiday on Friday and an employer wants to have their check date on Monday, the cutoff time to create an employer check would need to be created by Wednesday (instead of by Thursday if there was no holiday).

 

2026 Holiday Schedule

Date

Holiday

Thursday, January 01

New Year’s Day

Monday, January 19

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 16

Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth National Independence Day

Friday, July 03

Independence Day

Monday, September 07

Labor Day

Monday, October 12

Columbus Day

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day

Thursday, November 26

Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 25

Christmas Day