Military retiree and annuitant pay day is usually on the first business day of the month. If the first of the month is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, retiree pay day will occur on the prior business day, and annuitant pay will occur on the next business day. The following list of pay days can help you plan your bill paying.
Retiree Pay Dates for 2026 | Annuitant Pay Dates for 2026 | |||
| Month | Direct Deposit Date | Month | Direct Deposit Date | |
| January | Jan. 30 | January | Feb. 2 | |
| February | Feb. 27 | February | Mar. 2 | |
| March | April 1 | March | Apr. 1 | |
| April | May 1 | April | May 1 | |
| May | June 1 | May | June 1 | |
| June | July 1 | June | July 1 | |
| July | July 31 | July | Aug. 3 | |
| August | Sep. 1 | August | Sep. 1 | |
| September | Oct. 1 | September | Oct. 1 | |
| October | Oct. 30 | October | Nov. 2 | |
| November | Dec. 1 | November | Dec. 1 | |
| December | Dec. 31, 2026 | December | Jan. 4, 2027 |
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