Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important dates for recipients.

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are changed.

It's the latest blip in the payment schedule but don't worry — beneficiaries will still receive all of their payments.

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Monthly Social Security payments are distributed based on the recipient’s date of birth: people born between the 1 st and the ...

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Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...