Social Security announces its payment schedule for 2026: These are the dates when you will receive your deposits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has put an end to the wait and has officially released the full schedule of benefit payments for the year 2026. This information is vital for millions of Americans, including seniors, retirees and those receiving Supplemental Security Income(SSI). The benefits are a very large cushion to help families cope with the economy, which is why there was so much uncertainty about next year’s dates.

SSA’s payment method follows a simple rule, where the deposit date for most Social Security beneficiaries depends on the day of the month they were born, with payments falling on the second, third or fourth Wednesday of each month.

Knowing the dates is key for Social Security beneficiaries, as services have been maintained despite the government shutdown, but there have been problems with face-to-face service in its offices.

Who receives Social Security benefits?

Social Security benefits are paid to a variety of different groups of people and who have different backgrounds. The main beneficiaries are retirees, but it is important to note that they are not the only ones who receive monthly payments from the SSA.

• Older people and retirees: These are people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now receive monthly payments after retirement.
• People with disabilities: Individuals who are unable to work due to a serious, long-term medical condition and who meet the SSA’s requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
• Spouses or ex-spouses (including divorced spouses) who are entitled to benefits based on their partner’s work history.
• Survivors (widows/widowers, children) of a worker who died and who were entitled to receive Social Security benefits.

How are Social Security payments made?

Social Security payments are made depending on the birth date of each beneficiary. The day on which the person was born will determine the date on which they will be able to receive their monthly payments as follows:

The translation of the text is as follows:

• If you were born between the 1st and 10th of any month, you will receive your payment on the second Wednesday of each month.
• If you were born between the 11th and 20th, you will receive your payment on the third Wednesday.
• If you were born between the 21st and the 31st, you will receive your payment on the fourth Wednesday.

What will the Social Security calendar look like for 2026?

From January to December 2026, various Social Security payments will be made, where each individual, depending on their case, will be able to claim their benefits with the following schedule:

• January: SSI will be paid on December 31, 2025 (because January 1 is a holiday). Regular payments will be on January 2, 14, 21 and 28. The February SSI payment will be on January 30.
• February: SSI is paid on January 30, followed by payments on February 3, 11, 18 and 25. March SSI will be paid on February 27.
• March: SSI will be paid on February 27, followed by payments on March 3, 11, 18 and 25.
• April: SSI will be paid on April 1, followed by payments on April 3, 8, 15 and 22.
• May: SSI will be paid on May 1, and the following payments will be on May 13, 20 and 27.
• June: SSI will be paid on June 1, followed by payments on June 3, 10, 17 and 24.
• July: SSI will be paid on July 1, followed by payments on July 2, 8, 15, 22 and 31 (this additional payment is August SSI, but since August 1 is a weekend, the payment will be the day before).
• August: SSI will be paid on July 31, but regular payments for the month will be on August 12, 19 and 26.
• September: SSI will be paid on September 1, followed by payments on September 3, 9, 16 and 23.
• October: SSI will be paid on October 1, followed by payments on October 2, 14, 21 and 28. The November SSI payment will be paid on October 30 (because November 1 falls on a weekend).
• November: SSI will be paid on October 30, followed by payments on November 3, 10, 18 and 25.
• December: SSI will be paid on December 1, followed by payments on December 3, 9, 16 and 23. The January 2027 SSI payment will fall on December 31, 2026 (because January 1 is a holiday).