Summary

Project the next and Nth payday from a start date and pay-cycle length.

Calculation details

Uses calendar days only; weekends and holidays are not skipped.

Formula

Next = start + frequency; last = start + frequency × occurrences.

Worked example

Worked example

A biweekly cycle projects the next and fourth payday.

How it works

Enter the first payday, cycle length in calendar days, and how many occurrences to project. Weekends are not skipped.

Frequently asked questions

What is the anchor payday?

The start date is the known payday you are projecting forward from.

Does frequency include weekends?

Frequency is a fixed calendar-day interval. It does not auto-shift weekends unless you adjust the anchor.

What is occurrences ahead?

How many pay cycles to project. Next payday is the first; last payday is the Nth occurrence.

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