Free tool · Updated September 28, 2026

X payout dates 2026–2027

X pays creators every 14 days. Here's a live countdown to the next payout, every projected date through 2027, and a calendar file so you never have to look it up again.

Next expected X payout

Payouts are processed every 14 days. US creators receive them in X Money; everyone else through Stripe.

The calendar file repeats every 14 days from the next date. If X moves a payout, we'll update this page.

X payout calendar 2026 and 2027

Confirmed dates come from X. Projected dates are counted forward every 14 days from the last confirmed payout (September 25, 2026). X hasn't published a calendar, so a projected date can move; if it does, we update this page.

2026 payout dates

  1. 14AugFriday, August 14, 2026Revenue Sharing, regular payoutConfirmed
  2. 28AugFriday, August 28, 2026Revenue Sharing, regular payoutConfirmed
  3. 11SepFriday, September 11, 2026Final Revenue Sharing payout (earnings through Sep 7), "on or around"Confirmed
  4. 25SepFriday, September 25, 2026First Original Content Rewards payout for creators who moved over from Revenue SharingConfirmed
  5. 9OctFriday, October 9, 2026Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  6. 23OctFriday, October 23, 2026Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  7. 6NovFriday, November 6, 2026Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  8. 20NovFriday, November 20, 2026Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  9. 4DecFriday, December 4, 2026Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  10. 18DecFriday, December 18, 2026Projected (every 14 days)Projected

2027 payout dates

  1. 1JanFriday, January 1, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  2. 15JanFriday, January 15, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  3. 29JanFriday, January 29, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  4. 12FebFriday, February 12, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  5. 26FebFriday, February 26, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  6. 12MarFriday, March 12, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  7. 26MarFriday, March 26, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  8. 9AprFriday, April 9, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  9. 23AprFriday, April 23, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  10. 7MayFriday, May 7, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  11. 21MayFriday, May 21, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  12. 4JunFriday, June 4, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  13. 18JunFriday, June 18, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  14. 2JulFriday, July 2, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  15. 16JulFriday, July 16, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  16. 30JulFriday, July 30, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  17. 13AugFriday, August 13, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  18. 27AugFriday, August 27, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  19. 10SepFriday, September 10, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  20. 24SepFriday, September 24, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  21. 8OctFriday, October 8, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  22. 22OctFriday, October 22, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  23. 5NovFriday, November 5, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  24. 19NovFriday, November 19, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  25. 3DecFriday, December 3, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  26. 17DecFriday, December 17, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected
  27. 31DecFriday, December 31, 2027Projected (every 14 days)Projected

How the X payout schedule works

X adds up what you earned during each two-week cycle and pays it out on the next payout day. What happens after that depends on where you live:

DetailUnited StatesOther supported countries
Paid intoX Money accountStripe payout account
AvailableAs soon as X sends itWhen Stripe moves it to your bank
SinceSeptember 2, 2026Unchanged
Minimum$30 per payout (X Help Center)

News reports at the X Money launch said US creators would get instant access to their money with no minimum. X's Help Center still lists the two-week cycle and the $30 minimum for everyone, so this site follows the Help Center until X updates it. More in how X payouts work.

When will I get my first payout?

Once X approves your Original Content Rewards application and your payout account is set up, earnings start counting toward the next cycle. You're paid on the first payout day where your balance has reached $30. Smaller accounts often need two or three cycles to get there, so the first payment can take four to six weeks. The calculator shows how many cycles you'd need at your impressions.

Creators who moved over from Revenue Sharing and were approved from September 8, 2026 onward were told to expect their first Original Content Rewards payout on September 25, 2026.

Why a payout can be late or missing

  • Under $30: the balance rolls over to the next cycle.
  • Setup not finished: ID verification, or the X Money / Stripe connection, is incomplete.
  • Premium lapsed: you must stay subscribed to Premium, Premium+ or Premium Business.
  • Paused or removed: monetization was paused for a rule violation, or you were removed from the program (you can appeal).
  • Nothing qualified: impressions on copied, reuploaded or aggregated posts don't count.
  • Bank timing: outside the US, Stripe's transfer to your bank can add a few days, longer around public holidays.

The last Creator Revenue Sharing payouts

Revenue Sharing members kept earning until September 7, 2026 and got three final payouts: August 14 and August 28, 2026 on the normal schedule, and a last payout for earnings through September 7, expected on or around September 11, 2026. After that, only Original Content Rewards pays. The full timeline of the switch.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next X creator payout?

The next expected payout is . X processes creator payouts every 14 days, and the recent confirmed dates have all fallen on a Friday.

How often does X pay creators?

Every two weeks. The X Help Center says payouts are "currently processed every two weeks" with a minimum of $30.

What day of the week does X pay out?

Friday, going by every confirmed date in 2026: August 14 and 28, around September 11, and September 25. X can move a date, so treat projected dates as expected rather than guaranteed.

Why didn't I get paid on payout day?

The most common reason is a balance under $30, which rolls over to the next cycle. Other causes: ID verification or payout setup not finished, a lapsed Premium subscription, or a monetization pause. Outside the US, Stripe can take a few extra days to move money to your bank.

When was the last Creator Revenue Sharing payout?

The final Revenue Sharing payout, covering earnings through September 7, 2026, was expected on or around September 11, 2026.

When is the first Original Content Rewards payout?

For creators who moved over from Revenue Sharing and were approved from September 8, 2026, X said the first payout would arrive on September 25, 2026. New members are paid on the next payout day after their balance passes $30.

Sources

Checked on September 28, 2026. X changes its programs often; the X Help Center is the final word.

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