Military Pay
Military pay dates 2026
The schedule also shows when mid-month Notices of Pay Advisories (NPAs) and end-of-month Leave and Earnings Statements (LESs) are available through myPay.
| Pay Period | Mid-month Pay Day | LES Available | End-of-Month Pay Day | LES Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan. 15 | Jan. 8 | Jan. 30 | Jan. 23 |
| February | Feb. 13 | Feb. 6 | Feb. 27 | Feb. 20 |
| March | Mar. 13 | Mar. 6 | Apr. 1 | Mar. 25 |
| April | Apr. 15 | Apr. 8 | May 1 | Apr. 25 |
| May | May 15 | May 8 | June 1 | May 22 |
| June | June 15 | June 5 | July 1 | June 24 |
| July | July 15 | July 8 | July 31 | July 24 |
| August | Aug. 14 | Aug. 7 | Sep. 1 | Aug. 25 |
| September | Sep. 15 | Sep. 10 | Oct. 1 | Sep. 24 |
| October | Oct. 15 | Oct. 9 | Oct. 30 | Oct. 23 |
| November | Nov. 13 | Nov. 7 | Dec. 1 | Nov. 24 |
| December | Dec. 15 | Dec. 10 | Dec. 31 | Dec. 24 |
Source: DFAS — 2026 Active Duty Paydays
Pay dates by financial institution
Common questions
When are military paydays in 2026?
DFAS lists a mid-month payday and an end-of-month payday for each 2026 pay period. The exact dates are shown in the official schedule on this page.
Has DFAS published the 2027 military pay schedule?
No. DFAS had not published its 2027 active-duty pay schedule when this page was checked on September 30, 2026.