2025 Payroll Calendar A pay period calendar is a schedule that outlines the dates for an organization’s pay periods. It specifies the start and end dates of each pay period and the corresponding pay dates for employees. The frequency of pay periods may vary depending on state regulations, company policies, or the type of industry. Some organizations may use a bi-weekly pay period calendar, while others may use a semi-monthly or weekly pay period calendar. By using a pay period calendar, employees can anticipate when they will receive their paychecks, and employers can manage their payroll processes more efficiently.

2025 biweekly pay period calendar first week payment

2025 biweekly pay period calendar first week payment

2025 biweekly second weekly payroll calendar

2025 biweekly second weekly pay period calendar

For the year 2025, if you’re responsible for overseeing a standard biweekly pay system, your biweekly-paid employees (except freelancer, if you are freelancer, you will need W9 Form) will receive a total of 26 paychecks. Specifically, they will receive two paychecks in ten out of the twelve months, and in the remaining two months, they will receive three paychecks each.

When the initial paycheck in January is issued on the 6th, additional paychecks will be given out in June and September, resulting in three extra pay periods. However, if the first paycheck in January is distributed on the 13th instead, there will be an additional paycheck given out in both July and December.

The majority of company in USA pay biweekly salary, that mean if you are paid biweekly, you will have 26 pay checks. If you paid twice a month you will have 24 paychecks.

Top 50 Company Payroll Calendar Schedule

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2025 monthly pay period calendar

2025 monthly pay period calendar.

2025 semi-monthly pay period calendar

2025 semi-monthly pay period calendar

Biweekly: 52 weeks ÷ 2 = 26 paychecks
Twice a month: 12 months × 2 = 24 paychecks

Here are the three paycheck months that I’ve identified for 2025:

In case your initial payment for 2025 falls on Friday, January 6, then you should anticipate receiving three paychecks in March and September

In case your initial payment for 2025 falls on Friday, January 13, then you should anticipate receiving three paychecks in June and December

 

List of Every Friday Biweekly Payday in 2025

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State Pay Period Calendar & Minimum Wages

Although companies usually create their payroll schedule based on their business requirements, there are regulations in place that mandate the minimum level of consistency for these schedules. Therefore, before deciding on a payment schedule, it’s vital to understand the frequency with which employers in your state must process payroll. To find out more about the payroll regulations in your state, refer to our state payroll guides listed below.

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