Download SSA Payment Schedule — October 2026 (PDF)
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Download the official PDF schedule (SSA Publication No. 05-10031):
- SSI payment date: October 1, 2026.
- Social Security paid on the 3rd: October 2, 2026.
- Wednesday schedule: 2nd Wed October 14, 2026, 3rd Wed October 21, 2026, 4th Wed October 28, 2026.
What’s inside this PDF and who it’s for
This page links to the official SSA payment schedule PDF (SSA Publication No. 05-10031) for October 2026. For October 2026, the key dates shown in this PDF include SSI on October 1, 2026, the “paid on the 3rd” Social Security date on October 2, 2026, and Wednesday payments on October 14, 2026 (2nd Wed), October 21, 2026 (3rd Wed), and October 28, 2026 (4th Wed).
These dates follow SSA’s official schedule and already account for weekend/holiday shifts. If you receive payments by mail and don’t get your check on the expected date, Social Security recommends allowing three additional mailing days before you contact them.
Download this month-only PDF if you want a clean page to print (large type), pin to a fridge, or bring to an appointment. It’s also handy for caregivers who manage deposits for someone else. If you’d rather see your personalized dates with a printable calendar and calendar export, use the calculator link on this page.
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Source
SSA Publication No. 05-10031: Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2026