Skip to main content

US Payroll: Key End-of-Year Deadlines (2026)

  • October 25, 2026
  • 0 replies
  • 1 view
  • Translate All

Here’s a quick reference for all year-end dates you’ll need to plan US Payroll processing in Bob.

You can use this list to track when to run final 2026 payrolls, submit adjustments, and expect year-end forms to become available. Subscribe to our US Payroll and Benefits Critical Updates page for more important payroll and benefits announcements, year-end guidance, and deadline reminders.

 

November 19, 2026

Drafts of 2026 W-2s and 1099s available upon request. Contact Support to submit your request. (Once W-2s are finalized, draft versions will no longer be available.)

November 26, 2026

US Banking Holiday (US Banks Closed + US Bobbers Out of Office)

November 27, 2026

Bob US Holiday (US Bobbers Out of Office)

December 19, 2026

Last day to submit additional wages or make manual adjustments to appear on original W-2s

Note: Changes after this date may be subject to amended forms. To submit corrections, please contact Support.

December 23, 2026

Last day to submit payroll in 2026 for 4-day payroll (ACH). Submission deadlines for regular payroll will be set based on your pay cycle and pay schedule.

December 24, 2026

Bob US Holiday (US Bobbers Out of Office)

December 25, 2026

US Banking Holiday (US Banks Closed + US Bobbers Out of Office)

December 28, 2026

Last day to submit payroll in 2026 for 2-day payroll (Reverse Wire). Submission deadlines for regular payroll will be set based on your pay cycle and pay schedule.

January 1, 2027

US Banking Holiday (US Banks Closed + US Bobbers Out of Office)

January 3, 2027

Last day for self-serve W-2 corrections (name changes, W-2 questionnaire items ) and all 1099 self-serve changes. This does not include manual adjustments/submitting additional wages - see December 19th deadline above.

Note: Changes after this date may be subject to amended forms. To submit corrections, please contact Support.

January 20, 2027

Employee and Employer year end documents become available in Bob

January 31, 2027

Deadline to deliver W-2s and 1099s to employees