Military Active Duty Posting Calendar 2024
Active Net Pay
Being an Active Duty servicemember comes with benefits and perks, one being a steady paycheck with tax-free allowance. You can expect your paycheck twice a month since the military pay chart is bi-monthly. View the 2024 Active Duty military posting calendar below or Download the PDF.
Members with Free Active Duty Checking® accounts will automatically receive their direct deposit one business day early.
| Month | Early Military Funds Available | Regular Military Funds Available |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11th 31st | 12th 1st of February |
| February | 14th 29th | 15th 1st of March |
| March | 14th 29th | 15th 30th |
| April | 12th 30th | 13th 1st of May |
| May | 14th 30th | 15th 31st |
| June | 13th 28th | 14th 29th |
| July | 12th 31th | 13th 1st of August |
| August | 14th 29th | 15th 30th |
| September | 12th 28th | 13th 1st of October |
| October | 11th 31st | 12th 1st of November |
| November | 14th 27th | 15th 28th |
| December | 12th 28th | 13th 31st |
Retired Net Pay/Alt
For those retired from the military, your payment timeframe differs a little from Active Duty military pay dates. The chart below outlines the 2024 retirement payment calendar.
Members with Free Active Duty Checking® accounts will automatically receive their direct deposit one business day early.
| Month | Early Military Funds Available | Regular Military Funds Available |
|---|---|---|
| January | 31st | 1st of February |
| February | 29th | 1st of March |
| March | 29th | 30th |
| April | 30th | 1st of May |
| May | 30th | 31st of May |
| June | 28th | 29th |
| July | 31st | 1st of August |
| August | 29th | 30th |
| September | 28th | 1st of October |
| October | 31st | 1st of November |
| November | 27th | 28th |
| December | 28th | 31st |
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We understand that if you’re Active Duty, a veteran or retired military, you have unique financial needs. That’s why we offer a special suite of products, services, special offers and discounts designed exclusively for you.
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