Social Security Payment Schedule 2026
Most Social Security payments in 2026 follow the second, third, or fourth Wednesday rule based on birthday range. SSI and older benefit cases use different scheduled dates.
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Choose your benefit type, birthday range, and payment month to estimate the scheduled payment date.
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Dates are estimated from public SSA schedule rules and federal holiday adjustments.
Retirement, disability, or survivor benefits started after May 1997.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Most Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor payments are sent on the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month based on birthday range.
This is an estimated scheduled payment date based on public SSA payment rules. It is not a guarantee that your payment has been issued or posted by your bank.
2026 payment rules at a glance
The public SSA schedule separates most Social Security payments by birthday range. SSI and pre-May-1997 cases are handled separately.
Second Wednesday
For most Social Security recipients with birthdays from the 1st through the 10th.
Third Wednesday
For most Social Security recipients with birthdays from the 11th through the 20th.
Fourth Wednesday
For most Social Security recipients with birthdays from the 21st through the 31st.
1st or 3rd rules
SSI is generally paid on the 1st. Social Security before May 1997, or Social Security plus SSI, generally uses the 3rd.
Official sources for the 2026 schedule
Use the checker for quick planning, then use SSA and Treasury pages for official calendar publications, benefit records, and payment-method changes.
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SSA payment calendar
Official SSA page for Social Security and SSI payment schedules and calendar publications.
SSA 2026 schedule PDF
SSA Publication No. 05-10031 for 2026 scheduled benefit payment dates.
SSA missing payment FAQ
Official guidance for late, missing, or stolen Social Security payments.
Go Direct
U.S. Treasury resource for electronic federal benefit payment information.
2026 Social Security schedule FAQ
Common questions about 2026 payment timing.
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