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We have created a comprehensive guide to bank holidays to help you understand how these holidays will impact your payroll processing so you can confidently plan your payroll schedule for the year.

Holiday Payroll Schedule

The upcoming Columbus Day Holiday falls on Monday, October 13, 2025.  While CBIZ HCM offices will be open this day, this is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, which means payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Thursday, October 9, 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Friday, October 10, 2025

We are grateful to those who have served our country throughout all generations. The upcoming Veterans Day Holiday falls on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. While CBIZ HCM offices will be open this day, this is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, so payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Friday, November 7, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Monday, November 10, 2025
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In observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, CBIZ HCM offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, and Friday, November 28, 2025. Also, Thursday, November 27, 2025, is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, which means payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted. (Note: we will send the last bank file for the holiday week on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.)

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Friday, November 28, 2025 Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Monday, December 1, 2025 Wednesday, November 26, 2025

In celebration of the holidays, CBIZ HCM offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, Thursday, December 25, 2025, and Thursday, January 1, 2026. To guarantee the timely posting of employee direct deposits, please be aware that you should process payroll at least two CBIZ business days (by 2:00 p.m. EST) prior to your check date to allow the appropriate time for delivery of your checks and reports.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Friday, December 26, 2025 Monday, December 22, 2025
Monday, December 29, 2025 Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Friday, January 2, 2026 Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Monday, January 5, 2026 Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr. holiday falls on Monday, January 19, 2026. While CBIZ HCM offices will be open on this day, this is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, and payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Thursday, January 15, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Friday, January 16, 2026

The upcoming President’s Day Holiday falls on Monday, February 16, 2026.  While CBIZ HCM offices will be open on this day, this is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, and payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Thursday, February 12, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Friday, February 13, 2026

In observance of Memorial Day, CBIZ HCM offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. Memorial Day is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, which means payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Thursday, May 21, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Friday, May 22, 2026

In observance of Juneteenth, CBIZ HCM offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Juneteenth is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, which means payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Monday, June 22, 2026 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Thursday, June 18, 2026

In observance of Independence Day, CBIZ HCM offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. Independence Day is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, which means payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Monday, July 6, 2026 Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Thursday, July 2, 2026

In observance of Labor Day, CBIZ HCM offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026. Labor Day is a Federal Reserve Bank Holiday, which means payroll draft dates may need to be adjusted.

Important Payroll Deadlines

Check Date Check Processing Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Thursday, September 3, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Friday, September 4, 2026

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