SSA Payment Schedule — December 2026
Last verified
2025-12-30
Official PDF
EN-05-10031-2026
- SSI: Dec 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Social Security (paid on the 3rd): Dec 3, 2026 (Thursday)
- Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wednesday): Dec 9, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wednesday): Dec 16, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wednesday): Dec 23, 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 December 2026
| Type | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI (1st) | Dec 1, 2026 | Tuesday | |
| Social Security (paid on the 3rd) | Dec 3, 2026 | Thursday | |
| Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed) | Dec 9, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed) | Dec 16, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed) | Dec 23, 2026 | Wednesday |
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FAQ — December 2026
When is the SSI payment in December 2026?
SSI is scheduled for December 1, 2026.
When is Social Security paid on the 3rd in December 2026?
For people paid on the 3rd (received benefits before May 1997 or get both SS & SSI), the payment date in December 2026 is December 3, 2026.
What are the Wednesday payment dates in December 2026 by birthday group?
If you’re on the Wednesday schedule, December 2026 dates are: 2nd Wednesday (birthdays 1–10): December 9, 2026; 3rd Wednesday (birthdays 11–20): December 16, 2026; 4th Wednesday (birthdays 21–31): December 23, 2026.