Today's Date

Gregorian Thursday, January 15, 2026

Hijri 26 Rajab 1447 AH

Pay schedule
Semi-Monthly Pay

United States

Payday date
January 15, 2026
Frequency
Twice per month

This payday date has passed.

Many employers pay on the 15th and last business day of each month.

Payday information

Pay scheduleSemi-Monthly Pay
CountryUnited States
FrequencyTwice per month
Next paydayJanuary 15, 2026
Previous paydayDecember 31, 2025
Payroll systemOffice payroll

Calendar integration

Holiday impact

If payday falls on a public holiday or weekend, many employers process payment on the previous working day.

Holidays

How payroll schedules work

Pay cycles vary by employer and contract. Weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly schedules are common; dates may shift around holidays.

Related pay schedules