You may still be caught in the whirlwind of this holiday season, but it’s important to start looking ahead to next year’s holidays.

 

Often holidays impact pay dates, tax deposits and other Payroll tasks.

 

Dates to remember

 

Be sure you make note of these IRS legal holidays (L) and Federal Reserve banking holidays (B) for 2018.

 

Mon., Jan 1: New Year’s Day (LB)

 

Mon., Jan 15: MLK Jr. Day (LB)

 

Mon., Feb 19: Washington’s Birthday/Presidents’ Day (LB)

 

Mon., Apr. 16: Emancipation Day (L)

 

Mon., May 28: Memorial Day (LB)

 

Wed., July 4: Independence Day (LB)

 

Mon., Sept. 3: Labor Day (LB)

 

Mon., Nov. 12: Veterans Day (observed, LB)

 

Thurs., Nov 22: Thanksgiving (LB)

 

Tues., Dec 25: Christmas (LB)

 

Depending on where holidays fall in the payroll cycle, you may have more – or less – time to meet key deadlines.

 

It’s a good idea to look at whether you’ll need to adjust due dates or work shifts to fit it all in. The, create a plan.