Payroll and Holiday Closures Calendar
ADP’s payroll calendar is your guide to pay periods and Holiday closures. It clearly notes the processing week number and all federal, provincial and US holidays, so you can plan your payroll accordingly – whether it’s a biweekly pay schedule, semimonthly or another frequency.
Download the Payroll and Holiday Closures Calendar
How many pay periods are in a year?
There can be as many as 53 pay periods in a year or as few as 10. The frequency is ultimately determined by the employer unless the workplace or the employees are in a province or territory that has specific payday requirements. It is important for business owners to strike a balance between the cost of running payroll and the financial needs of their staff.
Weekly Pay
Weekly pay typically results in 52 pay periods per year and is commonly used by employers who have hourly workers.
Biweekly Pay
Employees typically receive 26 pay cheques per year with a biweekly pay schedule. Depending on the calendar year, there are sometimes 27 pay periods, which can increase payroll costs. Both hourly and salaried employees may receive biweekly pay.
Semimonthly Pay
Employers who choose this schedule may either pay their employees on the first and 15th of the month or on the 16th and last day of the month. The pay date is ultimately determined by the employer unless the workplace or the employees are in a province or territory that has specific pay day requirements. Semimonthly pay has 24 pay periods and is most often used with salaried workers.
Many employers choose to work with a payroll service provider to help automate paying their employees.
