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SSA Payment Schedule — February 2026

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2025-12-30
Source: SSA Publication No. 05-10031
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EN-05-10031-2026

Shift notes: SSI is shifted from Feb 1, 2026.

If you don’t receive your payment on the expected date, please allow three additional mailing days before contacting Social Security.

Payment dates for February 2026

TypeDateDayNotes
SSI (1st)Jan 30, 2026FridayShifted
Social Security (paid on the 3rd)Feb 3, 2026Tuesday
Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed)Feb 11, 2026Wednesday
Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed)Feb 18, 2026Wednesday
Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed)Feb 25, 2026Wednesday

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FAQ — February 2026

When is the SSI payment in February 2026?

SSI is scheduled for January 30, 2026.

When is Social Security paid on the 3rd in February 2026?

For people paid on the 3rd (received benefits before May 1997 or get both SS & SSI), the payment date in February 2026 is February 3, 2026.

What are the Wednesday payment dates in February 2026 by birthday group?

If you’re on the Wednesday schedule, February 2026 dates are: 2nd Wednesday (birthdays 1–10): February 11, 2026; 3rd Wednesday (birthdays 11–20): February 18, 2026; 4th Wednesday (birthdays 21–31): February 25, 2026.

If you don’t receive your payment on the expected date, please allow three additional mailing days before contacting Social Security.

Source: SSA Publication No. 05-10031.