Thanks all for taking the time to respond. Also, sorry for the typos in my previous post.
I tried to get information from my HR regarding best dates, but I haven't heard back from them. So, I sincerely appreciate all of your input.
There were 2 sites I looked at on the internet.
1)https://www.myfederalretirement.com/best-dates-retire/ (This is the site which indicated Aug 3rd instead of August 2nd. Perhaps they were using the end ofa Pay Period. I don't know. If I decide to go with August, I will use the date you suggested (Aug 2)
I also reviewed this site
https://myfederalretirem...dates-to-retire-in-2019/ which states the following See a and b below:
a)"The best dates for CSRS in 2019 that will allow a retirement at the end of the month (or within the first three days of a month) and also at or near the end of a leave period will be Jan. 3, Feb. 1, March 1, March 30, Aug. 2, and Aug. 31. Jan. 3, 2020, would also work, because it’s within the 2019 leave year."
b) The following dates would also work for CSRS, but would not earn a final leave accrual since they are not at the end of a pay period: May 3, May 31, June 30, July 3, Sept. 3, Oct. 3, Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 30, and Dec. 3.
So, as you indicated, I believe I will go with August 2nd.If I decide to use an August date.
However, If I should decide to leave earlier for example, July 3. Is there anything I would lose besides an additional Annual Leave date on July 3. If I'm not mistaken you said as long as it's the first 3 days of the month it's fine. I would hate to miss the deadline by one day and have to wait another money for my annuity.
Thank you all again! You're so helpful.