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EDD payment delay due to holiday - when will funds actually arrive?

So frustrated right now. Today was supposed to be my payment date according to my UI Online account, but of course it's a holiday (President's Day). My rent is due in 3 days and I NEED this money. Does anyone know how the holiday affects the payment timeline? Will it just be delayed by one day or could it take even longer? My claim history still shows 'paid' but nothing has hit my Money Network card yet. Do I need to call EDD about this or will it automatically process tomorrow? This is my first time dealing with a holiday during my unemployment claim and I'm super anxious about it.

Eva St. Cyr

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Holidays always delay EDD payments by at least one business day. Since today (Monday) is President's Day, your payment will most likely post to your Money Network card tomorrow (Tuesday). The claim history showing 'paid' means EDD has processed it on their end, but the banking system is what's closed for the holiday. You definitely don't need to call about this - it's a standard delay that happens with every bank holiday.

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Thanks for this info! Relieved to hear it should show up tomorrow. Do you know what time of day they usually deposit? Morning or could it be late evening?

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same happened to me for new years. dont worry itll show up

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Kaitlyn Otto

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This happens EVERY SINGLE HOLIDAY and EDD never bothers to put a notice on their website explaining the delay!!! It's ridiculous how they leave people hanging especially when we're all living paycheck to paycheck. I've been on UI for 5 months and every holiday is the same story - complete radio silence from EDD while thousands of people panic about their money. The system is designed to be confusing on purpose!!!!

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Axel Far

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I dont think its on purpose but ya they could at least put up a notice or something

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Here's what happens with payments and holidays: 1. If your certification is processed and shows 'paid' in UI Online, the payment has been authorized by EDD 2. Bank transfers don't process on federal holidays (like today) 3. Payments will resume processing tomorrow morning 4. Money Network usually receives the deposit by midday Tuesday 5. You should see funds available by Tuesday afternoon/evening If you don't see the payment by Wednesday afternoon, then you might want to contact EDD. But this is completely normal for holiday weeks.

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This is super helpful, thank you! I'll wait until tomorrow evening before worrying then. Really appreciate the detailed explanation!

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Luis Johnson

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wait i'm confused are we talking about the certification or the actual payment? because i certified yesterday and it still says pending not paid... is that because of the holiday too or is that a different issue?

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That's different. If yours says "pending" instead of "paid," the holiday isn't the issue. Your certification might need review. If it stays pending for more than 3 days, you should contact EDD about that.

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Luis Johnson

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oh crap, ok thanks. guess i need to call them

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Ellie Kim

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If you need to get through to EDD, good luck with just calling the regular number! I spent TWO WEEKS trying to get through about my payment delay. Finally used Claimyr (claimyr.com) and got through to a rep in about 20 minutes. They have a system that navigates the phone tree and waits on hold for you, then calls when an agent is ready. Saved me so much stress! They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/JmuwXR7HA10?si=TSwYbu_GOwYzt9km But for your situation, I agree with everyone else - just wait until tomorrow for the holiday delay to clear up. No need to call unless it doesn't show up by Wednesday.

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Thanks for the suggestion! I'm going to wait until tomorrow like everyone suggested, but I'm saving that Claimyr site in case I need it later. The EDD phone system is absolutely brutal to deal with.

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Axel Far

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my payment from last month was late too and I freaked out but it came the next day just like everyones saying

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did it show up today?? mines still not here im getting nervous

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Yes! Finally got it around 3pm today. Check yours now, it might be there!

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just checked again and its there!!! so relieved

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