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2028 Semi-Monthly Payroll Calendar

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📅 Pre-Filled 2028 Semi-Monthly Table

Period #Period StartPeriod EndPay DateStatus / Note
1Jan 1, 2028Jan 15, 2028Friday, January 14, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
2Jan 16, 2028Jan 31, 2028Tuesday, February 1, 2028
3Feb 1, 2028Feb 15, 2028Tuesday, February 15, 2028
4Feb 16, 2028Feb 29, 2028Wednesday, March 1, 2028
5Mar 1, 2028Mar 15, 2028Wednesday, March 15, 2028
6Mar 16, 2028Mar 31, 2028Monday, April 3, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
7Apr 1, 2028Apr 15, 2028Friday, April 14, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
8Apr 16, 2028Apr 30, 2028Monday, May 1, 2028
9May 1, 2028May 15, 2028Monday, May 15, 2028
10May 16, 2028May 31, 2028Thursday, June 1, 2028
11Jun 1, 2028Jun 15, 2028Thursday, June 15, 2028
12Jun 16, 2028Jun 30, 2028Monday, July 3, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
13Jul 1, 2028Jul 15, 2028Friday, July 14, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
14Jul 16, 2028Jul 31, 2028Tuesday, August 1, 2028
15Aug 1, 2028Aug 15, 2028Tuesday, August 15, 2028
16Aug 16, 2028Aug 31, 2028Friday, September 1, 2028
17Sep 1, 2028Sep 15, 2028Friday, September 15, 2028
18Sep 16, 2028Sep 30, 2028Monday, October 2, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
19Oct 1, 2028Oct 15, 2028Friday, October 13, 2028Weekend (Adjusted)
20Oct 16, 2028Oct 31, 2028Wednesday, November 1, 2028
21Nov 1, 2028Nov 15, 2028Wednesday, November 15, 2028
22Nov 16, 2028Nov 30, 2028Friday, December 1, 2028
23Dec 1, 2028Dec 15, 2028Friday, December 15, 2028
24Dec 16, 2028Dec 31, 2028Tuesday, January 2, 2029New Year's Day (Adjusted)

2028 Semi-Monthly Payroll Calendar

Semi-monthly pay always produces exactly 24 paychecks a year, and 2028's cycle starts with Friday, January 14, 2028 (covering January 1–15) rather than the 15th itself, because January 15, 2028 falls on a Saturday. The final paycheck of the year settles on Tuesday, January 2, 2029.Need to reference last year? Review the semi monthly payroll calendar 2027. Planning ahead? Check out the semi monthly pay schedule 2029. For the most common US pay cycle, see the biweekly pay schedule 2028.

Visual layout of the 2028 semi-monthly payroll calendar showing all months, payday dates, and processing periods.
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Why the first payday shifts to the 14th, not later

Standard payroll practice moves a weekend payday backward to the nearest preceding business day, not forward. Since January 15, 2028 is a Saturday, the deposit shifts to Friday, January 14, which is the business day immediately before, rather than waiting until the following Monday. This is the opposite of what many people assume; if you expect payday to "wait" for the weekend to pass, semi-monthly schedules generally do the reverse.

What the leap year means for mid-month payroll splits

2028 being a leap year mainly affects payroll administrators handling hourly employees, not salaried semi-monthly staff. Since semi-monthly periods are based on fixed calendar dates (1st-15th, 16th-end of month) rather than a fixed number of days, February's extra day (the 29th) simply falls inside the second half of February's pay period automatically - no manual adjustment is needed for salaried staff, though hourly workers' timecards for that period should still be checked for accuracy.

Why the year's last check lands in January 2029

The second half of December (16th-31st) is typically paid on the following January 1. In 2028's case, January 1, 2029 is a Monday, but because it is New Year's Day (a federal bank holiday), the payday is adjusted forward to the next business day: Tuesday, January 2, 2029.

Frequently Asked Questions - Semi-Monthly Payroll

When is the first semi-monthly paycheck of 2028?

The first semi-monthly paycheck of 2028 is paid on Friday, January 14, 2028. This payday is adjusted from Sunday, January 15, because it falls on a weekend.

When is the last semi-monthly paycheck for 2028 issued?

The final semi-monthly paycheck for the 2028 cycle is issued on Tuesday, January 2, 2029, which covers hours worked during the second half of December 2028.

Does the leap year affect how many semi-monthly paychecks I get in 2028?

No, you still receive exactly 24 semi-monthly paychecks in 2028. The leap day in February is simply absorbed into the second half of February's pay period without shifting the overall structure.

Why did my payday move earlier instead of later when the 15th fell on a Saturday?

Standard payroll policies move weekend paydays backward to the closest prior business day (Friday) to ensure employees receive their funds on or before the scheduled date rather than delaying payment until the following Monday.

Do hourly employees need to do anything differently in February 2028?

You should verify that your timecards for the pay period containing February 29 correctly capture any hours worked on that day, as some time-tracking systems require manual overrides or updates during a leap year.

Is a semi-monthly schedule ever affected by three-paycheck months like biweekly is?

No, semi-monthly schedules are never affected by three-paycheck months. A semi-monthly cycle always yields exactly two paychecks per month (totaling 24 per year), whereas three-paycheck months are unique to weekly and biweekly schedules.