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Reserve Pay Dates 2027

Updated on October 28th, 2026

Garrett FitzGerald

Drill pay for National Guard and Reserve troops is processed separately from standard active-duty paydays, as unit administrators submit drill rosters after training assemblies, and payments typically post within 7 to 14 days.

However, troops on active-duty orders (such as Active Guard Reserve, annual training, or Title 10/Title 32 mobilizations) receive pay on the Defense Finance and Accounting Service standard active-duty and Reserve semimonthly schedule below.

Guard/Reserve Pay Dates for Active Duty Service in 2027

Table of Contents

Service Month	Mid-Month Payday	End-of-Month Payday
January 2027	Friday, January 15, 2027	Monday, February 1, 2027
February 2027	Friday, February 12, 2027	Monday, March 1, 2027
March 2027	Monday, March 15, 2027	Thursday, April 1, 2027
April 2027	Thursday, April 15, 2027	Friday, April 30, 2027
May 2027	Friday, May 14, 2027	Tuesday, June 1, 2027
June 2027	Tuesday, June 15, 2027	Thursday, July 1, 2027
July 2027	Thursday, July 15, 2027	Friday, July 30, 2027
August 2027	Friday, August 13, 2027	Wednesday, September 1, 2027
September 2027	Wednesday, September 15, 2027	Friday, October 1, 2027
October 2027	Friday, October 15, 2027	Monday, November 1, 2027
November 2027	Monday, November 15, 2027	Wednesday, December 1, 2027
December 2027	Wednesday, December 15, 2027	Thursday, December 30, 2027

2026 Guard/Reserve Pay Dates

Here are the Reserve pay dates for the following categories:

Army Reserve Pay Dates
Marine Corps Reserve Pay Dates
Navy Reserve Pay Dates
Air Force Reserve Pay Dates
Coast Guard Reserve Pay Dates

If you serve in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard Reserve, you are typically paid twice a month on the following days.

2026 Military Pay Schedule

January 2026

Mid-Month Pay: January 15
End of Month Pay: January 30

February 2026

Mid-Month Pay: February 13
End of Month Pay: February 27

March 2026

Mid-month Pay: March 13
End of Month Pay: April 1

April 2026

Mid-month Pay: April 15
End of Month Pay: May 1

May 2026

Mid-Month Pay: May 15
End of Month Pay: May 29

June 2026

Mid-Month Pay: June 15
End of Month Pay: July 1

July 2026

Mid-month Pay: July 15
End of Month Pay: July 31

August 2026

Mid-Month Pay: August 14
End of Month Pay: August 31

September 2026

Mid-month Pay: September 15
End of Month Pay: October 1

October 2026

Mid-month Pay: October 15
End of Month Pay: October 30

November 2026

Mid-Month Pay: November 13
End of Month Pay: December 1

December 2026

Mid-Month Pay: December 15
End of Month Pay: December 31

Check your LES to confirm the exact amount you will be paid and to identify any issues you need to address.

Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) Distribution Dates

LES downloads are typically possible seven days prior to the LES. You can download your LES from the MyPay official page on DFAS.mil.

What to Expect In the Reserve

Joining the Reserve means committing to part-time military service, including regular training periods and annual active-duty training. Army.mil describes that branch of the military’s Reserve commitment as follows:

“Army Reserve offers you the flexibility to pursue your individual goals and your passion to serve your country. You’ll get paid to train part-time, receive great benefits, and gain experiences you won’t find anywhere else.” There are many options for joining the Reserve, the Army is just one of them.

Each branch of the military with a Reserve component generally requires the following:

Be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
Be between the ages of 17 and 42 (specific age limits vary by branch).
Pass a physical examination
Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test.
Meet the minimum ASVAB eligibility standard.

Each branch of service with a Reserve component has unique requirements for joining or transferring into the Reserve. Some join the Reserve with no prior military experience, while others transfer from Active Duty.

The Department of Defense identifies several periods of duty for those who want to join the Reserve. These include but may not be limited to:

Initial training: Basic training in the Reserve lasts 8 to 12 weeks, depending on your branch of service.
Advanced Training: Some attend a technical school to train in a specific military specialty after boot camp.
Monthly drill: Reservists drill for 48 units per year, with many training sessions one weekend per month. According to the DoD, a typical weekend drill has four periods.
Annual training: Reservists train for two weeks per year to meet annual requirements.
Activations: You may be activated to full-time service as a member of the Reserve. According to the DoD there are two different options. You may be activated in a voluntary or involuntary status. The DoD reminds, “Generally, you cannot opt out of involuntary action. This is because the military has ordered you to active service.”
Service commitment: Your total contract may last 3 years or up to 8 years, depending on your branch of service.