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SSA Payment Schedule — November 2026

Last verified
2025-12-30
Source: SSA Publication No. 05-10031
Official PDF
EN-05-10031-2026

Shift notes: SSI is shifted from Nov 1, 2026. The 2nd-Wednesday group is shifted from Nov 11, 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 November 2026

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

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FAQ — November 2026

When is the SSI payment in November 2026?

SSI is scheduled for October 30, 2026.

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

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

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

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