SSA Payment Schedule — August 2026
Last verified
2025-12-30
Official PDF
EN-05-10031-2026
- SSI: Jul 31, 2026 (Friday)
- Social Security (paid on the 3rd): Aug 3, 2026 (Monday)
- Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wednesday): Aug 12, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wednesday): Aug 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wednesday): Aug 26, 2026 (Wednesday)
If you don’t receive your payment on the expected date, please allow three additional mailing days before contacting Social Security.
Payment dates for August 2026
| Type | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI (1st) | Jul 31, 2026 | Friday | Shifted |
| Social Security (paid on the 3rd) | Aug 3, 2026 | Monday | |
| Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed) | Aug 12, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed) | Aug 19, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed) | Aug 26, 2026 | Wednesday |
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FAQ — August 2026
When is the SSI payment in August 2026?
SSI is scheduled for July 31, 2026.
When is Social Security paid on the 3rd in August 2026?
For people paid on the 3rd (received benefits before May 1997 or get both SS & SSI), the payment date in August 2026 is August 3, 2026.
What are the Wednesday payment dates in August 2026 by birthday group?
If you’re on the Wednesday schedule, August 2026 dates are: 2nd Wednesday (birthdays 1–10): August 12, 2026; 3rd Wednesday (birthdays 11–20): August 19, 2026; 4th Wednesday (birthdays 21–31): August 26, 2026.