2026 SSI payment schedule
SSI is normally scheduled for the first day of the month. When that date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the official payment date moves to the preceding business day.
| SSI month | Official payment date | Timing note |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | Paid in the prior month |
| February 2026 | Friday, January 30, 2026 | Paid in the prior month |
| March 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026 | Paid in the prior month |
| April 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| May 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| June 2026 | Monday, June 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| July 2026 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| August 2026 | Friday, July 31, 2026 | Paid in the prior month |
| September 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| October 2026 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| November 2026 | Friday, October 30, 2026 | Paid in the prior month |
| December 2026 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
Why does SSI sometimes appear twice in one month?
It can happen when the next month's first day is a weekend or federal holiday. The second deposit belongs to the next month—it is not a bonus or extra SSI payment. For example, the November 2026 SSI payment is scheduled for October 30.
Does early direct deposit change the official date?
No. Some banks may make an eligible federal deposit available earlier after receiving payment information, but that is the bank's policy and is not guaranteed. The table shows the official scheduled date.
If SSI has not arrived
Check your official SSA payment schedule and your bank account first. Do not post your SSN, benefit amount, claim information or bank details in a public report.