uAttend Payroll Processing Deadlines for Bank Holidays Follow
When a payroll check date falls on or near a federal holiday, payroll processing timelines may be impacted. Payroll and direct deposits are not processed on bank holidays, as the Federal Reserve is closed.
This article explains:
- How check dates are adjusted when they fall on a holiday
- When early payroll approval is required
- How deadlines differ between Core Payroll and Express Payroll
- Learn more about Payroll Subscription Plans
If Your Check Date Falls on a Holiday
If your scheduled check date falls on a federal holiday, it will automatically move to the next available business day. No action is required unless you prefer to pay employees before the holiday.
2026 Holiday Check Date Adjustments
| Holiday | Holiday Date | Check date moves to: |
| New Year’s Day 2026 | Thu, Jan 1 | Moves to Fri, Jan 2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | Moves to Tue, Jan 20 |
| Presidents’ Day | Mon, Feb 16 | Moves to Tue, Feb 17 |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | Moves to Tue, May 26 |
| Juneteenth | Fri, Jun 19 | Moves to Mon, Jun 22 |
| Independence Day (Observed) | Fri, Jul 3 | Moves to Mon, Jul 6 |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | Moves to Tue, Sep 8 |
| Columbus Day | Mon, Oct 12 | Moves to Tue, Oct 13 |
| Veterans Day | Wed, Nov 11 | Moves to Thu, Nov 12 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | Moves to Fri, Nov 27 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | Moves to Mon, Dec 28 |
| New Year’s Day 2027 | Fri, Jan 1 | Moves to Mon, Jan 4 |
Want to pay employees before the holiday?
Contact uAttend Support to request a check date change:
support@uattend.com | 1-800-518-8925
Check Dates After a Holiday: Early Approval Required
Check dates that fall after a holiday may require earlier payroll approval or processing, depending on your payroll plan. The table below shows each federal bank holiday and the adjusted check date.
Early‑approval deadlines for each holiday are provided in the sections below.
Core vs. Express Payroll
When a payroll check date falls on or near a federal holiday, your required approval timeline depends on your payroll plan.
Core Payroll (3-Day Processing)
- Up to 3 business days after the holiday may be impacted
- Payroll must be approved by 5:30 PM Eastern
Express Payroll (1-Day Processing)
- Only 1 business day after the holiday is impacted
- Payroll must be approved by 2:30 PM Eastern
Holiday Details
Select a holiday below for detailed cutoff times and approval deadlines:
- New Years Day 2026
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- President’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Day 2027
Payroll for Direct Deposit
Check dates up to three business days after the holiday will have approval dates impacted. Payroll for direct deposit must be approved by the appropriate time on the dates listed below.
- Core Payroll approvals are due by 5:30 PM Eastern.
- Express Payroll approvals are due by 2:30 PM Eastern.
New Year’s Day – Thursday, January 1, 2026
If your check date is Thursday, January 1, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Tuesday, December 30 | Wednesday, December 24 | Monday, December 29 | Contact Support |
| Friday, January 2 | Monday, December 29 | Wednesday, December 31 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Friday, January 2 | Monday, December 29 | Wednesday, December 31 |
| Monday, January 5 | Tuesday, December 30 | Normal Approval |
| Tuesday, January 6 | Wednesday, December 31 | Normal Approval |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, January 19, 2026
If your check date is Monday, January 19, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Friday, January 16 | Monday, January 12 | Thursday, February 15 | Contact Support |
| Tuesday, January 20 | Wednesday, January 14 | Friday, January 16 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Tuesday, January 20 | Wednesday, January 14 | Friday, January 16 |
| Wednesday, January 21 | Wednesday, January 15 | Normal Approval |
| Thursday, January 22 | Wednesday, January 16 | Normal Approval |
President’s Day – Monday, February 16, 2026
If your check date is Monday, February 16, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Friday, February 13 | Monday, February 9 | Thursday, February 12 | Contact Support |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Wednesday, February 11 | Friday, February 13 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Wednesday, February 11 | Friday, February 13 |
| Wednesday, February 18 | Thursday, February 12 | Normal Approval |
| Thursday, February 19 | Friday, February 13 | Normal Approval |
Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2026
If your check date is Monday, May 25, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Friday, May 22 | Monday, May 18 | Thursday, May 21 | Contact Support |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Wednesday, May 20 | Friday, May 22 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Tuesday, May 26 | Wednesday, May 20 | Friday, May 22 |
| Wednesday, May 27 | Thursday, May 21 | Normal Approval |
| Thursday, May 28 | Friday, May 22 | Normal Approval |
Juneteenth – Friday, June 19, 2026
If your check date is Friday, June 19, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Thursday, June 18 | Monday, June 15 | Wednesday, June 17 | Contact Support |
| Monday, June 22 | Tuesday, June 16 | Thursday, June 18 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Monday, June 22 | Tuesday, June 16 | Thursday, June 18 |
| Tuesday, June 23 | Wednesday, June 17 | Normal Approval |
| Wednesday, June 24 | Thursday, June 18 | Normal Approval |
Independence Day (Observed) – Friday, July 3, 2026
If your check date is Friday, July 3, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Thursday, July 2 | Monday, June 29 | Wednesday, July 1 | Contact Support |
| Monday, July 6 | Tuesday, June 30 | Thursday, July 2 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Monday, July 6 | Tuesday, June 30 | Thursday, July 2 |
| Tuesday, July 7 | Wednesday, July 1 | Normal Approval |
| Wednesday, July 8 | Thursday, July 2 | Normal Approval |
Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2026
If your check date is Monday, September 7, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Friday, September 4 | Tuesday, September 1 | Friday, September 3 | Contact Support |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Wednesday, September 2 | Friday, September 4 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Wednesday, September 2 | Friday, September 4 |
| Wednesday, September 9 | Thursday, September 3 | Normal Approval |
| Thursday, September 10 | Friday, September 4 | Normal Approval |
Columbus Day – Monday, October 12, 2026
If your check date is Monday, October 12, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Friday, October 9 | Tuesday, October 6 | Thursday, October 8 | Contact Support |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Wednesday, October 7 | Friday, October 9 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Wednesday, October 7 | Friday, October 9 |
| Wednesday, October 14 | Thursday, October 8 | Normal Approval |
| Thursday, October 15 | Friday, October 9 | Normal Approval |
Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11, 2026
If your check date is Wednesday, November 11, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Tuesday, November 10 | Thursday, November 5 | Monday, November 9 | Contact Support |
| Thursday, November 12 | Friday, November 6 | Tuesday, November 10 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Thursday, November 12 | Friday, November 6 | Tuesday, November 10 |
| Friday, November 13 | Monday, November 9 | Normal Approval |
| Monday, November 16 | Tuesday, November 10 | Normal Approval |
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 26, 2026
If your check date is Thursday, November 26, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Wednesday, November 25 | Friday, November 20 | Tuesday, November 23 | Contact Support |
| Friday, November 27 | Monday, November 23 | Wednesday, November 25 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Friday, November 27 | Monday, November 23 | Wednesday, November 25 |
| Monday, November 30 | Tuesday. November 24 | Normal Approval |
| Tuesday, December 1 | Wednesday, November 25 | Normal Approval |
Christmas Day – Friday, December 25, 2026
If your check date is Friday, December 25, 2026:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Thursday, December 24 | Friday, December 19 | Wednesday, December 23 | Contact Support |
| Monday, December 28 | Monday, December 21 | Thursday, December 24 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Monday, December 28 | Monday, December 21 | Thursday, December 24 |
| Tuesday, December 29 | Tuesday, December 22 | Normal Approval |
| Wednesday, December 30 | Wednesday, December 23 | Normal Approval |
New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1, 2027
If your check date is Friday, January 1, 2027:
| Desired Check Date | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval | Action Needed |
| Thursday, December 31 | Monday, December 28 | Wednesday, December 30 | Contact Support |
| Monday, January 4 | Tuesday, December 29 | Thursday, December 31 | No changes needed |
Approval deadlines for check dates after the holiday:
| If your check date is | Core Early Approval | Express Early Approval |
| Monday. January 4 | Tuesday, December 29 | Thursday, December 31 |
| Tuesday, January 5 | Wednesday, December 30 | Normal Approval |
| Wednesday. January 6 | Thursday, December 31 | Normal Approval |