Wondering how many paychecks are in a year biweekly? Federal Pension Advisors explains the biweekly pay schedule, why most years have 26 pay periods, when 27-paycheck years occur, and how this impacts budgeting, benefits contributions, and long-term financial planning. https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/2026-payroll-calendar-how-many-paychecks-in-a-year-biweekly-2026