Global Payroll Week

27 April – 1 May 2026

Celebrate the 9th annual Global Payroll Week (GPW), 27 April – 1 May 2026. Global Payroll Week aims to increase the global payroll professional’s skill level through education, training, and networking opportunities.

We’ll be sharing exclusive webinars, brand new content to explore, contests on social media, and much more during each day of the week-long event.

Help us elevate the visibility of the global payroll industry and the amazing professionals who ensure the world gets paid by participating in our exclusive GPW events.

Follow the event on your favorite social media and include the official event hashtag #GlobalPayWeek in all your posts surrounding the week.

Global Payroll Week Webinars

Didn't catch the live sessions? Our three exclusive Global Payroll Week 2025 webinars are now available on demand. Explore each topic and watch when it works for you.

Webinar 1
Topic: Global Payroll Transformation: A Business Case for Change

Webinar 2
Topic: Selecting a Global Payroll Vendor – Part 1: Current and Future State

Webinar 3
Topic: Cultural Challenges in Global Transformation and How to Overcome Them

Global Payroll Titan Award

The Global Payroll Titan Award honors payroll professionals who go above and beyond in managing complex, multi-country payroll operations. If you or someone you work with are making an impact on global payroll, this is your opportunity to be recognized.

Nominations for the 2026 Global Payroll Titan Award are open from 5 February through 17 March 2026. All eligible nominees will advance to a public People's Choice portion along with an anonymous peer review conducted by a panel of global payroll leaders.

The winner will be announced during Global Payroll Week, taking place 27 April – 1 May 2026.

Learn more on the official award page or submit a nomination to get started.

Visit the official award page for more details.

Start your nomination.

2026 "Getting the World Paid" Survey

Share your insight with PayrollOrg and take the 2026 "Getting the World Paid" survey. This survey is a critical tool that helps PAYO gauge industry trends in the rapidly evolving global payroll landscape. As a thank you for taking the survey, three participants will be randomly selected to win a free virtual course of their choosing from PAYO.

Take the survey

Why 27 April – 1 May 2026?

Global Payroll Week coincides with the celebration of International Workers’ Day and is a celebration of employees and labourers around the globe. Often referred to as May Day, this annual holiday, occurs on 1 May and traces its roots back to an ancient European spring festival.

In dozens of countries, May Day is an official national holiday, but don’t let its ancient roots fool you. The day isn’t all about dancing around maypoles. Many labour rights campaigners and trade unions use the day to heavily promote and publicize their agendas for worker’s rights across the globe.

2026 Global Payroll Week Sponsors