Social Security and SSI payment schedules will shift in 2026, creating months without checks. Here's how the calendar works and what to do if you rely on them.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in February 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

More than 70 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in their 2026 monthly payments — panning out to an average increase of $56 per month. At the same time, new ...

The timing of both the February and March monthly SSI payments will once again land differently.

Due to beginning-of-the-year calendar quirks, SSI checks for February and March are issued a few days early.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly 79 million Social Security recipients received a 2.8% cost of living adjustment this year, raising the average benefit by ...

Social Security and SSI recipients need to know the payment schedule for February 2026. Find out when your benefits will arrive, especially if you receive SSI.