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📅 Pre-Filled 2029 Semi-Monthly Table

Period #Period StartPeriod EndPay DateStatus / Note
1Jan 1, 2029Jan 15, 2029Friday, January 12, 2029Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Adjusted)
2Jan 16, 2029Jan 31, 2029Thursday, February 1, 2029
3Feb 1, 2029Feb 15, 2029Thursday, February 15, 2029
4Feb 16, 2029Feb 28, 2029Thursday, March 1, 2029
5Mar 1, 2029Mar 15, 2029Thursday, March 15, 2029
6Mar 16, 2029Mar 31, 2029Monday, April 2, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
7Apr 1, 2029Apr 15, 2029Friday, April 13, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
8Apr 16, 2029Apr 30, 2029Tuesday, May 1, 2029
9May 1, 2029May 15, 2029Tuesday, May 15, 2029
10May 16, 2029May 31, 2029Friday, June 1, 2029
11Jun 1, 2029Jun 15, 2029Friday, June 15, 2029
12Jun 16, 2029Jun 30, 2029Monday, July 2, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
13Jul 1, 2029Jul 15, 2029Friday, July 13, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
14Jul 16, 2029Jul 31, 2029Wednesday, August 1, 2029
15Aug 1, 2029Aug 15, 2029Wednesday, August 15, 2029
16Aug 16, 2029Aug 31, 2029Tuesday, September 4, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
17Sep 1, 2029Sep 15, 2029Friday, September 14, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
18Sep 16, 2029Sep 30, 2029Monday, October 1, 2029
19Oct 1, 2029Oct 15, 2029Monday, October 15, 2029
20Oct 16, 2029Oct 31, 2029Thursday, November 1, 2029
21Nov 1, 2029Nov 15, 2029Thursday, November 15, 2029
22Nov 16, 2029Nov 30, 2029Monday, December 3, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
23Dec 1, 2029Dec 15, 2029Friday, December 14, 2029Weekend (Adjusted)
24Dec 16, 2029Dec 31, 2029Wednesday, January 2, 2030New Year's Day (Adjusted)

2029 Semi-Monthly Payroll Calendar

Semi-monthly pay always delivers exactly 24 paychecks a year, and 2029 has a specific quirk worth knowing about: the first payday shifts from the 15th to Friday, January 12, 2029, because January 15, 2029 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is a federal bank holiday, not just a weekday. The final paycheck of the year lands on Wednesday, January 2, 2030.Need to reference last year? Review the semi monthly payroll calendar 2028. Planning ahead? Check out the semi monthly pay schedule 2030. For the most common US pay cycle, see the biweekly pay schedule 2029.

Visual layout of the 2029 semi-monthly payroll calendar showing all months, payday dates, and processing periods.
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Why a federal holiday, not just a weekend, moved this payday

Most people are used to paydays shifting because of weekends, but federal holidays cause the exact same adjustment even when the date falls on a normal weekday. January 15, 2029 is a Monday, not a weekend day at all, but because it's MLK Day, banks don't process ACH transfers, so payroll shifts the deposit backward to the closest prior business day, Friday, January 12. This is one of the most commonly missed adjustments in semi-monthly payroll planning, since people tend to check only for weekends and forget to cross-reference the federal holiday calendar.

Fixed dates, shifting weekdays - the core semi-monthly quirk

If you're used to a biweekly job, semi-monthly pay can feel unpredictable at first because the payday isn't tied to a specific weekday. In 2029, the 15th of the month falls on a Friday in January, but it won't fall on a Friday again for months at a time, as it moves depending on how the calendar shifts. This is exactly why keeping a full-year semi-monthly calendar on hand (rather than mentally tracking "the 15th and the last day") avoids missed expectations around payday.

Which other holidays commonly affect semi-monthly paydays

Beyond MLK Day, the federal holidays most likely to interfere with a semi-monthly schedule's 1st/15th/month-end dates include New Year's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Because semi-monthly dates are fixed rather than tied to weekdays, roughly one holiday collision per year is common - making it highly worthwhile to check each January against the current year's federal holiday list rather than assuming last year's schedule holds.

For the end-of-year paycheck covering December 16–31, 2029, the standard payday is January 1, 2030. Since January 1 is New Year's Day (a federal bank holiday), the payday is adjusted forward to the next business day: Wednesday, January 2, 2030.

Frequently Asked Questions - Semi-Monthly Payroll

When is the first semi-monthly paycheck of 2029?

The first semi-monthly paycheck of 2029 lands on Friday, January 12, 2029. This pay date is shifted from Monday, January 15, because that day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is a federal holiday.

Why did my payday move even though the 15th isn't a weekend day in 2029?

Federal bank holidays trigger the same payday-shift rule as weekends because banks cannot process ACH transfers. Consequently, your direct deposit is moved to the nearest preceding business day (Friday, January 12) to ensure funds clear on time.

When is the last semi-monthly paycheck for 2029 issued?

The final paycheck of the 2029 semi-monthly cycle clears on Wednesday, January 2, 2030, with no weekend or holiday adjustment needed since it falls on a standard business day.

How many semi-monthly paychecks are there in 2029?

Exactly 24, as with every year on this schedule.

What other 2029 paydays might be affected by federal holidays?

You should verify your company's pay dates against major holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, as any fixed-date payday landing on a bank holiday will shift to the preceding business day.

Is this MLK Day shift unique to semi-monthly pay?

No, any pay frequency that schedules deposits on fixed calendar dates (rather than a repeating weekday) undergoes the same adjustment when a date hits a holiday. It is simply more noticeable for semi-monthly workers since their schedules are otherwise fixed.