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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: payroll processing deadlines

Please note the following closures for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday: Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

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

Pay DateProcessing DeadlineDebit Date
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026Thursday, January 15, 2026 by 3:00 pm CTFriday, Jan. 16, 2026
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026Friday, January 16, 2026 by 3:00 pm CTTuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
  • 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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