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Every two weeks (usually the same weekday). Two months each year have three paydays.
Biweekly vs semi-monthly in Canada
Employers in Canada often say “twice a month,” but that can mean two different schedules. The difference shows up in how many paycheques you get each year — and how you budget.
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Twice per month (e.g. 15th and last day). Always two paydays per month — never a “third cheque” month.
Why it matters: On a biweekly schedule you receive two extra paycheques compared with semi-monthly. Those months are useful for catching up on bills or topping savings — if you plan for them instead of treating every cheque the same.
2026 biweekly paydays
Default schedule below starts Friday, January 2, 2026 (a common first Friday). Your employer’s cycle may start on a different weekday or week — use the control to shift, or compare against your last stub.
Deposit timing tips
- Weekend payday: Direct deposit often lands on the prior business day (Friday if Saturday/Sunday).
- Monday payday: Check statutory holidays — if Monday is a holiday, deposit may move to the previous Friday.
- Always verify against your pay stub or payroll portal; this calendar is a planning aid, not payroll advice.
- 01January 2, 2026Friday
- 02January 16, 2026Friday
- 03January 30, 2026Friday
- 04February 13, 2026Friday
- 05February 27, 2026Friday
- 06March 13, 2026Friday
- 07March 27, 2026Friday
- 08April 10, 2026Friday
- 09April 24, 2026Friday
- 10May 8, 2026Friday
- 11May 22, 2026Friday
- 12June 5, 2026Friday
- 13June 19, 2026Friday
- 14July 3, 2026Friday
- 15July 17, 2026Friday
- 16July 31, 2026Friday
- 17August 14, 2026Friday
- 18August 28, 2026Friday
- 19September 11, 2026Friday
- 20September 25, 2026Friday
- 21October 9, 2026Friday
- 22October 23, 2026Friday
- 23November 6, 2026Friday
- 24November 20, 2026Friday
- 25December 4, 2026Friday
- 26December 18, 2026Friday