Essential Update: August Summer Bank Holiday Timesheet and Payroll Schedule (2026)
As the Summer Bank Holiday approaches on Monday, 31st August 2026, First Call Employment is reaching out to remind all agency workers to plan ahead for the upcoming payroll cycle. Bank holiday weekends often bring temporary changes to banking processing schedules and office opening hours. To ensure that your pay is deposited into your bank account promptly on Friday, 4th September 2026, please take note of the critical submission deadlines and updated contact hours outlined below.
Timesheet Submission Deadline
To guarantee uninterrupted processing, timesheets for the pay period ending 30th August 2026 (covering shifts worked up to 27th August 2026) must reach our Head Office no later than Midday (12:00 PM) on Friday, 28th August 2026.
Payroll Breakdown At-a-Glance:
Bank Holiday: Monday, 31st August 2026
Pay Period/Weekending: 30/08/2026 (Shifts up to 27/08/2026)
Timesheet Deadline: Midday (12:00 PM), Friday 28th August 2026
Guaranteed Payment Date: Friday, 4th September 2026
Note: Any timesheets received after the midday cutoff on Friday, 28th August, will experience processing delays and may not be cleared in time for the 4th September payout.
How to Submit Your Timesheet
To avoid postal delays over the holiday weekend, we encourage agency workers to submit their signed timesheets digitally wherever possible. You can send your timesheets using the following methods:
Email: Send legible photos or scanned PDFs directly to wages@firstcallemployment.co.uk.
Post/Hand Delivery: Address your documents to: First Call Employment Ltd, Ellerman House, 92-96 Lind Rd, Sutton, SM1 4PL, United Kingdom
Office & Phone Line Schedule Over the Bank Holiday
Our phone line operating hours will be adjusted over the bank holiday period as detailed in the schedule below:
| Date | Phone Line Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Friday, 28th August 2026 | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Saturday, 29th August 2026 | Closed |
| Sunday, 30th August 2026 | Closed |
| Monday, 31st August 2026 | Closed |
| Tuesday, 1st September 2026 | 09:00 – 12:00 |
| Wednesday, 2nd September 2026 | Closed; |
| Thursday, 3rd September 2026 Onwards | 09:00 – 12:00 |
Standard Operating Schedule (Resuming Thursday, 3rd Sept): Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 09:00 to 17:00, Fridays from 09:00 to 16:00, and closed on Wednesdays.
Contact & Support Details
If you have any questions regarding your timesheet submission, payroll verification, or shift details, please don't hesitate to reach out during our active line hours:
Telephone: 0330 123 1432
General Enquiries: info@firstcallemployment.co.uk
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and continued partnership with First Call Employment. Have a safe and enjoyable Summer Bank Holiday weekend!
