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When Will Your Social Security Checks Arrive? (What Beneficiaries Should Know)

December 22, 2025 · Personal Finance
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SSI Payment Schedule for 2026

Although January’s SSI payment arrives in late December 2025, payments resume on a regular schedule throughout 2026, with adjustments for weekends and holidays.

Here is the full SSI payment calendar for 2026:

  • Friday, January 30, 2026 – February 2026 payment
  • Friday, February 27, 2026 – March 2026 payment
  • Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – April 2026 payment
  • Friday, May 1, 2026 – May 2026 payment
  • Monday, June 1, 2026 – June 2026 payment
  • Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – July 2026 payment
  • Friday, July 31, 2026 – August 2026 payment
  • Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – September 2026 payment
  • Thursday, October 1, 2026 – October 2026 payment
  • Friday, October 30, 2026 – November 2026 payment
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – December 2026 payment

Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026

The SSA announced on October 24 that Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026. The announcement was delayed due to a brief government shutdown.

This COLA increase means the average retiree will see a boost of approximately $56 per month, beginning in January 2026.

While the 2026 adjustment is lower than the 10-year average COLA of 3.1%, it is higher than the 2.5% increase applied in 2025.

SSA Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano emphasized the importance of these adjustments, stating that annual COLAs help ensure Social Security benefits continue to reflect current economic conditions and provide financial stability for beneficiaries.

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39 comments on “When Will Your Social Security Checks Arrive? (What Beneficiaries Should Know)”

  1. Dr. Thomas Calhoun says:
    June 6, 2026 at 6:46 pm

    I am 93 years old DOB 10/06/1932, with prostate cancer, and my SS has been reduced…why?
    I appreciate some help here, if possible.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Sandra Moreno says:
    June 2, 2026 at 9:47 pm

    I’m going to get more money how much

    Reply
  3. Charles Williams says:
    May 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm

    how much?

    Reply
  4. Glenna Stewart says:
    April 14, 2026 at 3:50 pm

    Thank you

    Reply
  5. Linda Lenell Patterson says:
    April 12, 2026 at 7:50 pm

    When will I become eligible to retire? I was born 05/11/1965. the last 4 digits of my S.S.# are 2960,

    Reply
  6. Teresita Romero says:
    April 11, 2026 at 6:04 am

    Please send stimulus to my checking account instead of sending checks.

    Reply
  7. Susan says:
    April 9, 2026 at 5:35 pm

    Got Retired April 24 2025
    I still don’t know if I’m eligible for the check.

    Reply
  8. William a. Staggs says:
    April 6, 2026 at 2:21 am

    Believe the 2.8% missed me across~board $$3100 $3100 $$3100+ in pay$3100+ pay inappropriate. Thank you.

    review or audit my acc and make appropriate adjustments $12.00 raise on
    $3100 pay is inappropriate.

    Ank you

    William a. Staggs
    Cmsgt {ret} usaf

    6164811258

    P.s. believe I was short red in each category
    TH

    Reply
  9. Debbie Arnold says:
    March 28, 2026 at 8:14 pm

    Need more information

    Reply
  10. Raymond Osif says:
    March 28, 2026 at 1:18 am

    I retired in January 2026 I would like to know if I am eligible for SS, I am 66 years old.

    Reply
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