Military retirement pay dates
DFAS retired military pay is typically deposited on the last business day of the month. SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan) and some allotments may post on a different schedule — verify via myPay.
Next retired payday (planning)
verified 2026-07-30Friday, July 31, 2026
2026 retired pay (last business day)
verified 2026-07-30| Month | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| January | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| February | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| March | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| April | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| May | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| June | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| July | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| August | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| September | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| October | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| November | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| December | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
2026 SBP planning dates
verified 2026-07-30Survivor Benefit Plan deposits often follow a similar end-of-month pattern but can differ by entitlement setup.
| Month | Planning date |
|---|---|
| January | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| February | Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| March | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
| April | Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| May | Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| June | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| July | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| August | Monday, August 31, 2026 |
| September | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| October | Friday, October 30, 2026 |
| November | Monday, November 30, 2026 |
| December | Thursday, December 31, 2026 |
Verify SBP posting in myPay / DFAS retired & annuitant pay.