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Biweekly Pay Period Calendar 2026

Generate 2026 biweekly pay periods from your first pay period start date. Review start dates, end dates, and paydays, then export the schedule as an ICS file or CSV spreadsheet.

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Configure pay periods

Set the first period start date and payday rule for 2026.

Pay period table

Review every generated pay period before export.

PeriodStart dateEnd datePayday
12026-01-042026-01-172026-01-23
22026-01-182026-01-312026-02-06
32026-02-012026-02-142026-02-20
42026-02-152026-02-282026-03-06
52026-03-012026-03-142026-03-20
62026-03-152026-03-282026-04-03
72026-03-292026-04-112026-04-17
82026-04-122026-04-252026-05-01
92026-04-262026-05-092026-05-15
102026-05-102026-05-232026-05-29
112026-05-242026-06-062026-06-12
122026-06-072026-06-202026-06-26
132026-06-212026-07-042026-07-10
142026-07-052026-07-182026-07-24
152026-07-192026-08-012026-08-07
162026-08-022026-08-152026-08-21
172026-08-162026-08-292026-09-04
182026-08-302026-09-122026-09-18
192026-09-132026-09-262026-10-02
202026-09-272026-10-102026-10-16
212026-10-112026-10-242026-10-30
222026-10-252026-11-072026-11-13
232026-11-082026-11-212026-11-27
242026-11-222026-12-052026-12-11
252026-12-062026-12-192026-12-25
262026-12-202027-01-022027-01-08

This table is calculated from the first pay period start date and payday rule you enter. It is not an official employer payroll calendar.

Export your pay period calendar

Review the generated 2026 pay period table before importing it into another app. Use ICS for calendar reminders and CSV for spreadsheet workflows.

Google Calendar

Download the ICS file and import it from Google Calendar settings under Import & export.

Outlook and Apple Calendar

Use the ICS download when you want pay period start, end, or payday reminders inside your calendar app.

CSV spreadsheet

Download CSV when you want a table with period number, start date, end date, payday, and frequency.

How the calculator works

A biweekly pay period repeats every 14 days. WCalendar expands that cycle across the 2026 calendar year and applies your payday rule.

First period start date

Enter the first pay period start date for your schedule. The table is calculated from that date, not from a universal payroll calendar.

Configurable payday

Choose a payday weekday after the period ends, or use a fixed offset such as 5 or 6 days after the period end date.

Planning tool only

This calculator does not determine employer policy, payroll compliance, tax deadlines, HR rules, or legal obligations.

Frequently asked questions

How many biweekly pay periods are in 2026?
A 2026 biweekly calendar usually has 26 or 27 periods depending on the first pay period start date. This tool calculates the count from the date you enter.
Why do some years have 27 biweekly pay periods?
A biweekly cycle repeats every 14 days, while a calendar year has 365 or 366 days. Depending on where the cycle starts, some years can include 27 paydays or pay periods.
Can I change the payday?
Yes. You can choose a weekday after the pay period ends or use a fixed number of days after the period end date.
Is this an official payroll calendar?
No. WCalendar calculates dates from the inputs you provide. It is not an official employer payroll calendar and is not legal, tax, or HR advice.