Payroll and Holiday Closures Calendar
ADP’s payroll calendar is a resource for tracking pay periods and holiday closures. It provides details on the week number for processing and federal, provincial, and Canadian holidays so you can plan your payroll effectively – whether you follow a weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or another payment frequency.
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How many pay periods are in a year?
A year can have anywhere from 12 to 53 pay periods, depending on what the employer decides. However, specific payday regulations might apply if the workplace or employees are in certain provinces or territories. Business owners should find a balance between the expenses of processing payroll and meeting the financial needs of their employees.
How many weekly pay periods in a year?
Weekly pay generally leads to 52 pay periods each year and is often used by companies that have hourly employees.
How many bi-weekly pay periods in a year?
Employees usually get paid 26 times a year on a biweekly schedule. However, in certain years, there can be 27 pay periods, which may lead to higher payroll expenses. Both hourly and salaried workers can receive their pay on a biweekly basis.
How many semi-monthly pay periods in a year?
Employers opting for a semi-monthly pay schedule can choose to pay their employees either on the 1st and 15th of the month or on the 16th and the last day of the month. The final decision on the pay date rests with the employer unless the workplace or employees are in a province or territory with specific payday regulations. This pay structure results in 24 pay periods annually and is typically associated with salaried employees.
Many employers choose to use payroll software or work with a payroll service provider to help automate paying their employees.
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This guide is intended to be used as a starting point in analyzing the 2025 payroll calendar and is not a comprehensive resource of requirements. It offers practical information concerning the subject matter and is provided with the understanding that ADP is not rendering legal or tax advice or other professional services.
