Due to bank closures, you may need to process your payroll(s) a little earlier-than-usual around this time of year to ensure that all your employees and contractors are paid on time.
If you'd like Wagepoint to calculate statutory holiday pay on your behalf, ensure that you've selected the Daily Wage or Federal method for your calculations. You can review and change your statutory holiday calculation method under Settings > Statutory Holidays.
Payroll processing timelines for 2025-2026 winter holidays.
You’ll need to process payroll by 12 pm ET, three (3) to five (5) working days prior to the desired pay date to pay employees using direct deposit. You can view your payroll processing timeline in your Wagepoint account by navigating to Company > Account verification.
| If your pay date falls on: |
And you are on a standard 3-day processing schedule. Approve your payroll by 12 pm ET on: |
And you are on a 5-day processing schedule. Approve your payroll by 12 pm ET on: |
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Thursday, December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day Observed) |
Monday, December 22, 2025 | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
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Friday, December 26, 2025 (Boxing Day Observed) |
Monday, December 22, 2025 | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| Monday, December 29, 2025 | Monday, December 22, 2025 | Thursday, December 18, 2025 |
| Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Friday, December 19, 2025 |
| Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 | Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 | Monday, December 22, 2025 |
| Please note: The earliest date to process a January 2026 payroll is December 23, 2025. | ||
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Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day Observed) |
Monday, December 29, 2025 | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 |
| Friday, January 2, 2026 | Monday, December 29, 2025 | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 |
| Monday, January 5, 2026 | Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 | Wednesday, December 24, 2025 |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Monday, December 29, 2025 |
| Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | Friday, January 2, 2026 | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 |
| Follow your regular processing timelines after the holidays. | ||
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