Paydays
Securely Access Your Retirement Check
You can now securely access your retirement check details anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With our new myCalPERS Pay Warrant app, you can access your current and past retirement checks through your mobile device at the click of a button. Access our myCalPERS Pay Warrant App Instructions (PDF) to learn how.
Benefits are paid at the beginning of the month for the previous month's benefits. For tax reasons, your December retirement check is always dated the first day of the new year. The State Controller's Office issues checks and determines mailing dates. If you have direct deposit, contact your financial institution to see when funds are placed in your account.
2025 Paydays
| Benefit Month | Southern California/ Out of State Mail Date | Northern California Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | November 25 | November 25 | December 1 |
| December | December 29 | December 29 | January 2, 2026 |
2026 Paydays
| Benefit Month | Southern California/ Out of State Mail Date | Northern California Mailing Date | Direct Deposit Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 28 | January 28 | January 30 |
| February | February 25 | February 25 | February 27 |
| March | March 30 | March 30 | April 1 |
| April | April 28 | April 28 | May 1 |
| May | May 28 | May 28 | June 1 |
| June | June 29 | June 29 | July 1 |
| July | July 29 | July 29 | July 31 |
| August | August 28 | August 28 | September 1 |
| September | September 28 | September 28 | October 1 |
| October | October 28 | October 28 | October 30 |
| November | November 25 | November 25 | December 1 |
| December | December 29 | December 29 | January 4, 2027 |
The State Controller's Office distinguishes Northern and Southern California using ZIP codes:
- Southern California is between 90000 through 93599
- Northern California is between 93600 through 96199