Semi-Monthly Payroll Schedule
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Official 2027 schedule for semi-monthly payroll (24 pay periods). Review standard 1st and 15th paydates, weekend roll-backs to Friday, and federal banking holiday adjustments.
2027 Semi-Monthly Payroll Summary
Total Periods:
24 Pay Periods (Fixed)
Monthly Frequency:
Exactly 2 per Month
Standard Alignment:
1st – 15th & 16th – End
Weekend Rule:
Preceding Friday Rollback
Complete 2027 Semi-Monthly Pay Schedule
Table showing all 24 periods for a standard 1st–15th / 16th–month-end cycle with actual observed banking paydays (weekend paydays roll back to preceding Friday).
Showing all 24 periods for 2027 with Friday bank rollbacks.
| # | Pay Period Range | Nominal Payday | Observed Bank Payday (Friday Rollback) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 1 – Jan 15 | Jan 15, 2027 (Fri) | Jan 15, 2027 (Fri) |
| 2 | Jan 16 – Jan 31 | Feb 1, 2027 (Mon) | Feb 1, 2027 (Mon) |
| 3 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Feb 15, 2027 (Presidents Day) | Feb 12, 2027 (Fri) |
| 4 | Feb 16 – Feb 28 | Mar 1, 2027 (Mon) | Mar 1, 2027 (Mon) |
| 5 | Mar 1 – Mar 15 | Mar 15, 2027 (Mon) | Mar 15, 2027 (Mon) |
| 6 | Mar 16 – Mar 31 | Apr 1, 2027 (Thu) | Apr 1, 2027 (Thu) |
| 7 | Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 15, 2027 (Thu) | Apr 15, 2027 (Thu) |
| 8 | Apr 16 – Apr 30 | May 1, 2027 (Sat) | Apr 30, 2027 (Fri) |
| 9 | May 1 – May 15 | May 15, 2027 (Sat) | May 14, 2027 (Fri) |
| 10 | May 16 – May 31 | Jun 1, 2027 (Tue) | Jun 1, 2027 (Tue) |
| 11 | Jun 1 – Jun 15 | Jun 15, 2027 (Tue) | Jun 15, 2027 (Tue) |
| 12 | Jun 16 – Jun 30 | Jul 1, 2027 (Thu) | Jul 1, 2027 (Thu) |
| 13 | Jul 1 – Jul 15 | Jul 15, 2027 (Thu) | Jul 15, 2027 (Thu) |
| 14 | Jul 16 – Jul 31 | Aug 1, 2027 (Sun) | Jul 30, 2027 (Fri) |
| 15 | Aug 1 – Aug 15 | Aug 15, 2027 (Sun) | Aug 13, 2027 (Fri) |
| 16 | Aug 16 – Aug 31 | Sep 1, 2027 (Wed) | Sep 1, 2027 (Wed) |
| 17 | Sep 1 – Sep 15 | Sep 15, 2027 (Wed) | Sep 15, 2027 (Wed) |
| 18 | Sep 16 – Sep 30 | Oct 1, 2027 (Fri) | Oct 1, 2027 (Fri) |
| 19 | Oct 1 – Oct 15 | Oct 15, 2027 (Fri) | Oct 15, 2027 (Fri) |
| 20 | Oct 16 – Oct 31 | Nov 1, 2027 (Mon) | Nov 1, 2027 (Mon) |
| 21 | Nov 1 – Nov 15 | Nov 15, 2027 (Mon) | Nov 15, 2027 (Mon) |
| 22 | Nov 16 – Nov 30 | Dec 1, 2027 (Wed) | Dec 1, 2027 (Wed) |
| 23 | Dec 1 – Dec 15 | Dec 15, 2027 (Wed) | Dec 15, 2027 (Wed) |
| 24 | Dec 16 – Dec 31 | Jan 1, 2028 (Sat, New Year) | Dec 31, 2027 (Fri) |
Frequently asked questions
How many pay periods are in a semi-monthly payroll in 2027?
A semi-monthly payroll schedule always contains exactly 24 pay periods per calendar year (2 pay periods per month × 12 months), regardless of leap years or day-of-week alignment.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly?
Biweekly payroll occurs every two weeks (every 14 days), producing 26 paychecks per year (or 27 in select years). Semi-monthly payroll occurs twice per month on specific dates (such as the 1st and 15th, or the 15th and the last day of the month), producing exactly 24 paychecks every year.
What happens if a semi-monthly payday falls on a weekend or federal holiday?
Under standard payroll banking rules, if a scheduled payday falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Reserve banking holiday, funds are typically disbursed on the preceding business day (usually Friday).
Can I export this 2027 semi-monthly calendar?
Yes. You can click 'Copy table' above to copy all 24 periods directly to your clipboard for Excel and Google Sheets, or click 'Download CSV' to save a spreadsheet file. For custom recurring ICS feeds and dynamic date offsets, use our Biweekly or Weekly Pay Period generators.