Payday Calendar Generator
Generate a visual weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payday calendar with weekend adjustments, monthly counts, and optional equal-pay estimates.
Last updated: August 2026
Enter one known payday to generate your every-2-weeks calendar.
Payday calendar
Monthly summary
MonthPaychecksEstimated amount
Chronological payday list
Weekend dates move only under the rule selected. Holidays, bank processing, taxes, deductions, overtime, and employer-specific changes are not modeled.
How does a payday calendar work?
Weekly schedules repeat every 7 calendar days from a known payday; every-two-weeks schedules repeat every 14. Semi-monthly schedules use two calendar rules per month, while monthly schedules use one. The selected weekend rule is applied before events are placed on the calendar.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly means every 14 days and often produces 26 checks across a typical 52-week period, although a selected 12-month window can differ. Semi-monthly means two logical calendar-based events per month and is not modeled as every 15 days.
Why do some biweekly months have three paychecks?
A 14-day sequence does not align perfectly with calendar months. The generator identifies months containing three actual adjusted payday events from the schedule rather than hard-coding particular months.
What if payday falls on a weekend?
Choose to keep the scheduled date, move it to the previous weekday, or move it to the next weekday. Employers use different practices. Holiday adjustments are not modeled.
Frequently asked questions
How do I generate a biweekly payday calendar?
Choose Every 2 weeks, enter one known payday, and select the calendar range.
Is biweekly the same as semi-monthly?
No. Biweekly is every 14 days; semi-monthly uses two calendar rules each month.
Which months have three paychecks?
They depend on the anchor and range. The generator identifies them from the actual schedule.
Does this adjust for holidays?
No. Only the selected weekend rule is applied.
Can I estimate total pay?
Yes. Enter an optional equal amount per paycheck for a simple displayed-range projection.