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SSA Payment Schedule — March 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 Mar 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 March 2026

TypeDateDayNotes
SSI (1st)Feb 27, 2026FridayShifted
Social Security (paid on the 3rd)Mar 3, 2026Tuesday
Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed)Mar 11, 2026Wednesday
Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed)Mar 18, 2026Wednesday
Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed)Mar 25, 2026Wednesday

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FAQ — March 2026

When is the SSI payment in March 2026?

SSI is scheduled for February 27, 2026.

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

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

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

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