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