Extra Paycheck Years Explained: Managing the 27th & 53rd Payroll in 2026–2027

Extra Paycheck Years Explained: Managing the 27th & 53rd Payroll in 2026–2027

Date: APRIL16, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 10:00 AM PT

Speaker: Dayna J Reum

Description

Due to the leap year cycle and calendar alignment, employers that pay employees on a weekly or biweekly basis periodically encounter a 27th or 53rd payroll year. These additional pay periods can create significant financial, payroll processing, tax, and communication challenges if not properly planned. In 2026 and 2027, many organizations will experience this issue depending on their payroll schedule. This 2026-updated webinar provides practical guidance on how to prepare before the year begins, make informed payroll decisions, and clearly communicate the impact of an extra paycheck to employees.

Participants will explore how additional payrolls affect salaried pay, benefits, deductions, taxes, budgeting, and system configurations, along with best practices organizations use to successfully manage these situations.

Why You Should Attend

Failing to plan for a 27th or 53rd payroll can result in budget overruns, employee confusion, benefit discrepancies, and compliance risks. This webinar helps payroll and HR professionals proactively manage these challenges using current 2026 payroll rules, system considerations, and best practices.

By attending, you will:

  • Understand how 2026–2027 payroll calendars impact weekly and biweekly pay cycles
  • Avoid costly payroll, tax, and benefit miscalculations
  • Learn how to communicate changes clearly to employees
  • Align payroll, finance, HR, and technology teams before issues arise

Session Highlights – Updated for 2026

  • Understanding the 27th & 53rd Payroll in 2026–2027
  • Analyzing the Financial Impact (2026 Perspective)
  • Planning Ahead: Do You Have a 2026 Payroll Strategy?
  • Salary, Benefit, and Deduction Adjustments
  • Technology & Payroll System Considerations (2026 Updates)
  • Partnering with Key Business Stakeholders
  • Special Pay & Compliance Considerations
  • Employee Communication Best Practices

What You Will Learn

  • Analyze the impact of a 27th or 53rd payday
  • Build a 2026-ready payroll project plan
  • Identify and collaborate with key business partners
  • Evaluate payroll technology readiness
  • Manage special pay and benefit considerations effectively

Who Should Attend

  • Payroll Professionals
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Accounting and Finance Teams
  • Benefits Administrators
  • Payroll Managers and Directors
  • Small and Mid-Size Business Owners
  • Operations and Office Managers

Consultants and Advisors

Why This Session Matters Now

With 2026 and 2027 approaching, organizations that pay weekly or biweekly must act now to avoid payroll disruptions. This session reflects current-year payroll practices and system considerations, making it an essential planning tool for upcoming payroll cycles.

SPEAKER

Dayna is currently the Senior Director of Payroll & HRIS at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dayna has been heavily involved in the payroll field for over 20 years. Starting as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company. Dayna moved on to be a Payroll Team Leader at Honeywell Inc. During Dayna’s time at Honeywell she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. She also received several merit awards including Customer Service and Acquisitions and Divestitures. Dayna is no stranger to teaching she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona State Payroll Conference. Topics include Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation and Quality Control for Payroll, and International and Canadian payroll. Dayna has her CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA. Dayna has also assisted in the CPP preparation classes for the Chicago APA Chapter. She has served on the National American Payroll Association on the National Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee). Dayna has received a Citation of Merit for her service along with being a Gold Pin member of the APA. Besides her payroll accomplishments, Dayna is certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six Sigma Greenbelt.

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