Banking Holiday

Early payroll deadline for Columbus Day

The Federal Reserve System will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day.

You will need to consider banking holidays when processing payrolls to allow enough time for payroll funding and employee direct deposits to be received and posted by the check date. Payrolls must be submitted by 3 p.m. CT at least two banking days in advance of the check date. 

HolidayPay DateProcessing Deadline
Columbus DayOctober 9October 7 by 3 p.m. CT
Columbus DayOctober 13October 8 by 3 p.m. CT

For a listing of all federal and Insperity-observed holidays for 2026, see the Federal Reserve and Insperity holiday schedule in the Insperity® Help Center.