Three paycheck months are months that have three paychecks instead of the usual two. This occurs when a month has an extra pay period due to the way weekends and holidays fall on the calendar. In 2025, the months of January, April, and July will have three paychecks.
Three paycheck months have long been considered a financial windfall for employees, providing them with an extra paycheck to save, pay down debt, or splurge on something special. For those living paycheck to paycheck, an extra paycheck can provide some much-needed financial relief.
