Military pay dates 2026
Active duty is paid on the 15th (mid-month) and the 1st of the following month (end-of-month). If either falls on a weekend or federal holiday, DFAS pays on the preceding business day — so end-of-month paydays often land on the 1st of the next calendar month.
Next active-duty payday
verified 2026-07-31Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2026 mid-month and end-of-month paydays
verified 2026-07-31| Pay period month | Mid-month payday | End-of-month payday |
|---|---|---|
| January | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| February | Friday, February 13, 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| March | Friday, March 13, 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| April | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| May | Friday, May 15, 2026 | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| June | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| July | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| August | Friday, August 14, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| September | Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| October | Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| November | Friday, November 13, 2026 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| December | Tuesday, December 15, 2026 | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
Imported DFAS-style 2026 schedule (15th and 1st of following month, prior business day when needed) — see 2026 military pay dates (DFAS schedule). Confirm in myPay. Related: basic pay chart.