Yes, in half of the country (Eastern half), it is payday. The other half of the country (Western half) gets paid this Friday.
Wally pays on Thursdays. Because of the holiday, I'll get my check on Wednesday that week. I don't know if Wally runs two separate pay cycles like Target does though.
I just wish this coming check was the one with the quarterly bonus on it. I'll have to wait one more paycheck for that.