💸 Surprise Paycheck? Here’s Why It Happens!
Did you know that if you’re paid weekly, you might get an extra paycheck every 5 to 6 years? It’s true, and it’s one of those little calendar quirks that can feel like a mini bonus!
Let’s break it down.
📆 Why Does This Happen?
Most people who are paid weekly receive 52 paychecks a year. That usually means four extra paychecks beyond the standard 12-monthly budgets.
But here’s the twist:
Because the calendar year doesn’t divide perfectly into weeks, some years sneak in a 53rd payday, meaning five extra paychecks instead of four!
This happens when the first payday of the year falls on the very first day or two of January, and the year ends on a day that still allows for a 53rd Friday (or whatever weekday your pay falls on). It’s all about how the dates line up.
🗓️ So, When Does It Happen?
Here’s a list of years when weekly-paid employees may have received (or will receive) five extra paychecks:
Past & Future Bonus Paycheck Years:
1897, 1904, 1909, 1915, 1920, 1926, 1932, 1937, 1943, 1948, 1954, 1960, 1965, 1971, 1976, 1982, 1988, 1993, 1999, 2004, 2010, 2016, 2021,
Coming up next: 2027, 2032, 2038, 2044, 2049, 2055, 2060, 2066, 2072, 2077, 2083, 2089, 2094, 2100, 2106, 2112, 2117, 2123
If you’re paid weekly, keep an eye on your pay calendar; your next “extra paycheck year” might be closer than you think!
💡 What Can You Do With That Bonus?
That extra paycheck is a great opportunity to:
• Add to your emergency fund
• Pay down debt
• Treat yourself to something special
• Donate to a cause you care about
• Save for a future goal
Whatever you choose, it’s a little reminder that time and timing can work in your favor.
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