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Columbus Day 2026: payroll processing deadlines

Please note the Federal Reserve will be closed for Columbus Day 2026: Monday, October 12, 2026

Below is the processing schedule for direct deposit payrolls when processing payroll during the holiday week.

Pay DateProcessing Deadline
Friday, October 9, 2026Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by 3:00 pm CT
  • All wire payrolls with direct deposit must be funded by 3 p.m. CT, two business days before the pay date.
  • Live checks will be sent out the same day if payroll is processed and funds are received by 3 p.m. CT. Anything received after this time will be sent out on the next business day.
  • If your payroll amount exceeds the standard processing threshold, a wire transfer may be required. Please reach out to your payroll specialist before submitting any unusually large payroll amounts.

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