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ACTIVE-DUTY PAY2026 military pay dates
The table uses the official DFAS active-duty schedule. It covers mid-month and end-of-month paydays; reserve-component dates can differ.
| Pay period | Mid-month payday | End-of-month payday |
|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| February | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| March | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| April | Apr 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| May | May 15, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| June | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| July | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| August | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 |
| September | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| October | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 |
| November | Nov 13, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 |
| December | Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 |
Why some dates move
DFAS paydays can shift when the normal first or fifteenth falls around a weekend or federal legal holiday. The dates above already include the adjustments published by DFAS.
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