Social Security Payment Schedule: February Dates to Expect Your Payment

Avery K. Bristow

Published: January 30, 2026 3:21 AM ET

Social Security Payment Schedule: February Dates to Expect Your Payment

Social Security benefits are a crucial financial resource for many American retirees. Understanding the payment schedule can help recipients manage their budgets effectively. February 2026 will follow the usual timetable set by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

February 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule

The SSA issues payments primarily on Wednesdays each month. For February 2026, the payment dates are determined by beneficiaries’ birth dates as follows:

February 11, 2026: Birth dates between the 1st and the 10th.
February 18, 2026: Birth dates between the 11th and the 20th.
February 25, 2026: Birth dates between the 21st and the 31st.

Additionally, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their payments based on a slightly different schedule. In February 2026, SSI payments will be made on:

January 30, 2026: Payment for February.
February 2, 2026: Payment for March.
April 1, 2026: Payment for April.
May 1, 2026: Payment for May.
June 1, 2026: Payment for June.
July 1, 2026: Payment for July.
July 31, 2026: Payment for August.
September 1, 2026: Payment for September.
October 1, 2026: Payment for October.
October 31, 2026: Payment for November.
December 1, 2026: Payment for December.
December 31, 2026: Payment for January 2027.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)

Social Security payments will be slightly increased due to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%. This adjustment took effect in January, resulting in an average monthly increase of approximately $56.

Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI is designed for individuals aged 65 or older, as well as those who are blind or disabled, with limited income or resources. Eligible recipients typically have monthly earnings not exceeding $2,019.

If you think you may qualify for SSI, you can apply through various methods, including:

Online through the SSA website.
In person at your local Social Security office.
By phone at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on weekdays.

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