The following tables show the DFAS schedule of retiree and annuitant pay dates for 2017 and 2018. this information may help to avoid any confusion as to when you should expect to see the payment deposited to your account.
| Retiree Pay Dates for 2017 | Annuitant Pay Dates for 2017 | |||
| Month | Direct Deposit Date | Month | Direct Deposit Date | |
| December | Dec. 29 | December | Jan. 2, 2018 |
| Retiree Pay Dates for 2018 | Annuitant Pay Dates for 2018 | |||
| Month | Direct Deposit Date | Month | Direct Deposit Date | |
| January | Feb. 1 | January | Feb. 1 | |
| February | Mar. 1 | February | Mar. 1 | |
| March | Mar. 30 | March | Apr. 2 | |
| April | May 1 | April | May 1 | |
| May | June 1 | May | June 1 | |
| June | June 29 | June | July 2 | |
| July | Aug. 1 | July | Aug. 1 | |
| August | Aug. 31 | August | Sep. 4 | |
| September | Oct. 1 | September | Oct. 1 | |
| October | Nov. 1 | October | Nov. 1 | |
| November | Nov. 30 | November | Dec. 3 | |
| December | Dec. 31 | December | Jan. 2, 2019 |
