Astrakhan residents can receive several payments before the New Year

In December 2026, working Russians can receive several cash payments. In addition to the usual salary, some employees will be transferred early because of the long New Year holidays. Employers can also pay annual bonuses or a portion of their January earnings.

The features of the December charges told the Chairman of the Duma Committee on labor, social policy and veterans Affairs Eleanor Kavshar, reports the financial marketplace “Banky.ru”.

New Year weekend will last from December 31, 2026 to January 10, 2027 inclusive. Therefore, employees who have a set salary payment date for this period should transfer the money in advance.

According to labor legislation, if the day of payment coincides with a weekend or non-working holiday, the employer is obliged to issue a salary the day before. In this case, the last working day before the holidays will be December 30.

However, early transfer does not apply to all employees. If the payment date established in the organization does not coincide with holidays, the salary is transferred according to the usual schedule.

In addition, at the end of the year, some employees can receive the so-called thirteenth salary. Usually, this name refers to the annual premium provided for by the internal documents of the company or the employment contract.

However, such payment is not mandatory for all employers. Its availability, size and conditions of accrual depend on the current system of remuneration in the organization.

Another possible variant of the December receipt of money is associated with an advance payment of part of the January salary. Such transfer also depends on the decisions of the employer and the established procedure for settlements with employees.

By law, wages must be paid at least twice a month. The organization sets specific dates independently, but the money must come no later than 15 calendar days after the end of the period for which they are accrued.