Social Security Payment Dates — February 2026 Schedule
If you’re wondering when your Social Security or SSDI payment arrives this month, here is the official February 2026 schedule. Payments are distributed based on birth date or benefit category.
February 2026 Payment Dates
| Category | February 2026 Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | February 1, 2026 |
| Birth Date 1–10 | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
| Birth Date 11–20 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
| Birth Date 21–31 | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
If your payment date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is typically issued the business day before.
How Social Security Payment Dates Work
• SSI is generally paid on the 1st of each month. • Social Security retirement and SSDI payments are issued on Wednesdays. • The Wednesday you are paid depends on your birth date. • Those receiving benefits before May 1997 may follow a slightly different schedule.
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