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Navy Federal pay dates 2026

By The Veteran Saver Editorial Team Last verified 2026-09-30 Sources: Navy Federal Credit Union

These dates mirror Navy Federal's calendar exactly, including dates that fall on weekends. “Regular Military” is Navy Federal's label for the standard funds-available date.

Active Net Pay Calendar
MonthMembers with Free Active Duty Checking Funds AvailableRegular Military Funds Available
January14th, 29th15th, 30th
February12th, 26th13th, 27th
March12th, 31st13th, 1st of April
April14th, 30th15th, 1st of May
May14th, 29th15th, 30th
June12th, 30th13th, 1st of July
July14th, 30th15th, 31st
August13th, 29th14th, 1st of September
September12th, 30th15th, 1st of October
October14th, 29th15th, 30th
November11th, 28th13th, 1st of December
December12th, 29th15th, 31st

Source: Navy Federal — Military Active Duty and Retired Posting Calendar 2026

Retired Net Pay/Alt.
MonthMembers with Free Active Duty Checking Funds AvailableRegular Military Funds Available
January29th30th
February26th27th
March31st1st of April
April30th1st of May
May29th30th
June30th1st of July
July30th31st
August29th1st of September
September30th1st of October
October29th30th
November28th1st of December
December29th31st

Source: Navy Federal — Military Active Duty and Retired Posting Calendar 2026

← See the official DFAS military pay dates

Common questions

Does Navy Federal pay military direct deposits early?

Navy Federal says members with Free Active Duty Checking accounts automatically receive their direct deposit one business day early.

Has Navy Federal published a 2027 military pay calendar?

No. Navy Federal had not published a 2027 military pay calendar when this page was checked on September 30, 2026.