SSA Payment Schedule — January 2026
Last verified
2025-12-30
Official PDF
EN-05-10031-2026
- SSI: Dec 31, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Social Security (paid on the 3rd): Jan 2, 2026 (Friday)
- Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wednesday): Jan 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wednesday): Jan 21, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wednesday): Jan 28, 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 January 2026
| Type | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI (1st) | Dec 31, 2025 | Wednesday | Shifted |
| Social Security (paid on the 3rd) | Jan 2, 2026 | Friday | Shifted |
| Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed) | Jan 14, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed) | Jan 21, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed) | Jan 28, 2026 | Wednesday |
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FAQ — January 2026
When is the SSI payment in January 2026?
SSI is scheduled for December 31, 2025.
When is Social Security paid on the 3rd in January 2026?
For people paid on the 3rd (received benefits before May 1997 or get both SS & SSI), the payment date in January 2026 is January 2, 2026.
What are the Wednesday payment dates in January 2026 by birthday group?
If you’re on the Wednesday schedule, January 2026 dates are: 2nd Wednesday (birthdays 1–10): January 14, 2026; 3rd Wednesday (birthdays 11–20): January 21, 2026; 4th Wednesday (birthdays 21–31): January 28, 2026.