Written by
Katie Shpak
Katie is the leader of the marketing team at BerniePortal. She oversees all content creation.
From major holidays to key compliance and ACA deadlines, here’s everything you need to know about important HR dates for 2024.
Note: This calendar is also available as a downloadable PDF.
First Day of Plan and Annual Notices
- ADA Wellness Program Notice
- CHIP Notice
- GINA Wellness Program Authorization
- Grandfathered Plan Notice
- Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act Notice
- Notice to Enrollees Regarding Group Health Plan Opt-out
- Wellness Program Notice of Reasonable Alternatives
- Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act Notice
January Key Dates
January 1—New Year’s Day
January 15—Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 28—Data Privacy Day
January 31—Form W-2 is due to be e-filed, paper-filed, and furnished to recipients.
January 31—Multiple 1099 forms are due (download HR calendar for more info)
January 31—Quarterly Forms 720 and 941 are due
January 31—Annual Form 940 is due (if quarterly FUTA taxes were not paid when due)
February Key Dates
Black History Month
February 1—OSHA Form 300A must be posted in visible areas from Feb 1- April 30
February 10—Form 940 is due (if FUTA taxes were paid when due)
February 19—Presidents’ Day
February 28—Forms 1095-B and 1095-C are due for paper filers
March Key Dates
March 1 – HIPAA Breach Notification
March 1—Forms 1095-B and 1095-C are due to be furnished to recipients
March 1–Creditable Coverage Disclosure due to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
March 2—OSHA Form 300A Summary Due
March 10—Daylight Saving Time Begins
March 31—Easter
March 31—Q1 ends
April Key Dates
April 1—Forms 1094-C/1095-C e-filing deadline
April 15—Tax Day
April 15—Form 8928 due
April 15—Form 7004 due
April 24—Administrative Professional’s Day
April 30—Quarterly Forms 720 and 941 due
May Key Dates
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
May 15—Form 990 is due
Mary 27—Memorial Day
June Key Dates
Pride Month
June 19—Juneteenth
June 30—Q2 ends
Mid-Year Review: Take some time to review goals, identify items that need more work, and celebrate wins. Also, this time of year is a great opportunity to remind employees to take advantage of their benefits.
July Key Dates
July 4—Independence Day
July 31—Form 5500 is due (for calendar year plans)
July 31—Form 5558 is due (for calendar year plans)
July 31—Quarterly Forms 720 and 941 are due
August Key Dates
National Eye Exam Month
Back-to-school reminders: This is a great time of year to remind employees about dependent care FSAs and other benefits before school begins.
September Key Dates
September 2—Labor Day
September 3-7—National Payroll Week
September 30—Summary Annual Report furnished to covered participants
September 30—Q3 ends
October Key Dates
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 3—QSEHRA Notice Deadline (for QSEHRAs that begin Jan 1)
October 3—RDS Application due to CMS (for plan years beginning Jan 1)
October 14—Columbus Day
October 14—Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 15—Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage delivery to plan participants
October 31—Quarterly Forms 720 and 941 are due
November Key Dates
November 3—Daylight Saving Time
November 5—Election Day
November 11—Veteran’s Day
November 28—Thanksgiving
December Key Dates
December 25—Christmas Day
December 31—New Year’s Eve
December 31—End of Q4
BerniePortal Review: This year, find out how BerniePortal can streamline your HR processes, saving time and decreasing error.
Additional Resources
You can also stay informed, educated, and up to date on crucial HR topics by using BerniePortal’s comprehensive resources:
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BernieU—free online HR courses, approved for SHRM and HRCI recertification credit
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BerniePortal Blog—a one-stop shop for HR industry news
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HR Glossary—featuring the most common HR terms, acronyms, and compliance
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HR Guides—essential pillars covering an extensive list of comprehensive HR topics
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HR Party of One—our popular YouTube series and podcast, covering emerging HR trends and enduring HR topics
Written by
Katie Shpak
Katie is the leader of the marketing team at BerniePortal. She oversees all content creation.
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