Paper checks are mailed on the second-to-last business day. If a mailed check has not arrived by the 8th of the next month, contact NYSLRS.
| Benefit month | Direct deposit | Check mailed |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Fri, Jan 30 | Thu, Jan 29 |
| February 2026 | Fri, Feb 27 | Thu, Feb 26 |
| March 2026 | Tue, Mar 31 | Mon, Mar 30 |
| April 2026 | Thu, Apr 30 | Wed, Apr 29 |
| May 2026 | Fri, May 29 | Thu, May 28 |
| June 2026 | Tue, Jun 30 | Mon, Jun 29 |
| July 2026 | Fri, Jul 31 | Thu, Jul 30 |
| August 2026 | Mon, Aug 31 | Fri, Aug 28 |
| September 2026 | Wed, Sep 30 | Tue, Sep 29 |
| October 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 | Thu, Oct 29 |
| November 2026 | Mon, Nov 30 | Fri, Nov 27 |
| December 2026 | Thu, Dec 31 | Wed, Dec 30 |
| January 2027 | Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | Thu, Jan 28, 2027 |
| February 2027 | Fri, Feb 26, 2027 | Thu, Feb 25, 2027 |
| March 2027 | Wed, Mar 31, 2027 | Tue, Mar 30, 2027 |
Questions
When does NYSLRS pay retirees?
NYSLRS deposits pensions on the last business day of each month, for that month.
Why did my payment not arrive on the date shown?
Direct deposits usually post on the date shown, but some banks release funds a day later. Paper checks are mailed before the payment date and can take several days to arrive. If a payment is more than five business days late, contact the plan.
Does the December payment count for this year or next?
NYSLRS pays the December benefit on December 31, so it counts as income for the same year.
Related
See the NYSLRS COLA page for when your check goes up, and the NYSLRS calculator to estimate the amount.
