# R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-2: Payment day on holiday

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-2

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-2
- **Heading:** Payment day on holiday
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28-44 / Section 28-44-2

## Text

Whenever the day for payment of weekly benefit under this chapter falls upon a holiday, that weekly payment shall be made on either the day immediately preceding or the day immediately following that holiday.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-1 § 28-44-1. Source and manner of payment of benefits €” Services covered by federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-2 § 28-44-2. Payment day on holiday.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-3 § 28-44-3. Wages considered in computing benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-4 § 28-44-4. Inclusion of unpaid wages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-6 § 28-44-6. Weekly benefits for total unemployment €” Year established €” Dependents€™ allowance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-7 § 28-44-7. Partial unemployment benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-7.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-8 § 28-44-8. Lag day benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-8.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-9 § 28-44-9. Duration of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-9.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-10 § 28-44-10. Termination of benefit year.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-10.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-11 § 28-44-11. Earnings requirement for benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-11.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-12 § 28-44-12. Availability and registration for work.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-12.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-13 § 28-44-13. Report of wages received.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-13.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-14 § 28-44-14. Waiting period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-14.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-44-16 § 28-44-16. Labor disputes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T28_C28-44_S28-44-16.md)

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