Updated November 14, 2026. Dates marked expected follow the usual pattern but have not been announced; they are updated here as they land. Holidays are OPM's observed dates.
January 2027
- Fri, Jan 1
HolidayNew Year's Day (federal holiday)
Who: Everyone
- Fri, Jan 1
BenefitsNew plan year starts for annuitants, PSHB, FEDVIP, and FSAFEDS
Your Open Season choices and the 2027 premiums take effect.
Who: Retirees, postal employees, everyone in FEDVIP or FSAFEDS
- Fri, Jan 1
TSP2027 TSP limits apply: $25,500, plus $8,500 catch-up at 50+ ($11,750 at ages 60–63)
Set your new per-paycheck amount so you contribute every pay period and keep the full 5% agency contribution.
Who: TSP participants
- Fri, Jan 1
MedicareMedicare General Enrollment Period opens (through Mar 31)
For people who missed their Part B window. Late penalties may apply.
Who: Anyone 65+ without Part B
- Early January
RetirementFirst payments with the COLA: 2.6% FERS, 3.6% CSRS and Social Security
The Social Security earnings limit for 2027 is $25,560 if you are under full retirement age; it also applies to the FERS supplement.
Who: Retirees, Social Security recipients
- Sun, Jan 10
PayFirst pay period of 2027: new FEHB premiums, any 2027 raise, and the new leave year begin
Who: Employees
- January (expected)
PayOPM posts the 2027 GS pay tables
After the pay executive order (expected in late December).
Who: Employees
- Mon, Jan 18
HolidayBirthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (federal holiday)
Who: Everyone
February 2027
- Early February (expected)
PayPresident's FY2028 budget: the first word on the 2028 pay raise
Who: Employees
- Mon, Feb 15
HolidayWashington's Birthday (federal holiday)
Who: Everyone
March 2027
- Mon, Mar 15
BenefitsLast day to incur 2026 dependent care FSA expenses (grace period ends)
Who: FSAFEDS dependent care participants
- Wed, Mar 31
MedicareMedicare General Enrollment Period ends
Who: Anyone 65+ without Part B
April through December opens when you confirm your email
The RMD and tax deadlines, the 2028 pay raise milestones, the fiscal-year shutdown deadline, the 2028 COLA and premiums, Medicare and FEHB Open Season, the use-or-lose leave deadline, every federal holiday, a checklist of your personal dates, and a calendar file you can add to Outlook or Google in one click.