[Monthly Action Plan & Strategy Guide]

2026 HR Calendar & Checklist

Verified First's 2026 HR Calendar is your all-in-one planning resource, designed specifically for busy HR and Talent Acquisition leaders.

Your role as an HR professional is demanding, requiring you to navigate compliance, payroll, recruiting, and employee engagement simultaneously. Juggling these responsibilities while trying to remember every essential date can be overwhelming.

Verified First created the 2026 HR Calendar & Checklist — a comprehensive, month-by-month guide designed to simplify your year. This isn't just a list of holidays; it's your personalized HR Compliance Action Plan and strategic guide for 2026!

What's inside your free 2026 HR calendar?

Download your comprehensive 12-month guide and gain immediate access to:

Key Dates for Compliance & Taxes: Stay ahead of critical deadlines for quarterly tax filings (Forms 941, 940, 720, etc.) and annual tax form distribution (W-2/1099).
Monthly Action Plans: Leverage ready-to-use checklists broken down by month, covering essential tasks related to compliance, payroll, recruitment, and the employee experience.
Compliance Management Support: Receive reminders for critical tasks like Annual Handbook Review, OSHA Form 300A posting, HIPAA breach notifications, and FMLA policy reviews.
Talent & Onboarding Strategy: Receive reminders to review your 2026 hiring plan, conduct I-9 Completion Audits, and implement E-Verify processing.
Employee Experience Initiatives: Ideas and reminders for cultural observances, wellness programs, performance check-ins, and employee appreciation efforts throughout the year.