Quick answer
SSI is normally paid on the first day of the month. If that day is a weekend or federal holiday, SSA pays on the prior business day. The official SSA 2026 calendar shows early deposits for the February, March, August, and November benefit months, plus the January 2026 and January 2027 holiday shifts.
Key takeaways
- June 2026 SSI is due June 1; it is not an early May payment.
- Two deposits in one calendar month do not mean an extra month of benefits.
- The date shown is SSA’s scheduled payment date; a bank’s posting time can differ.
2026 SSI payment calendar
The dates below are transcribed from SSA’s official schedule. Each row names the benefit month, not necessarily the calendar month in which the deposit lands.
| Benefit month | Scheduled payment date | Why the date shifts |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 benefit | December 31, 2025 | January 1 is a federal holiday |
| February | January 30, 2026 | February 1 is Sunday |
| March | February 27, 2026 | March 1 is Sunday |
| April | April 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| May | May 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| June | June 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| July | July 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| August | July 31, 2026 | August 1 is Saturday |
| September | September 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| October | October 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| November | October 30, 2026 | November 1 is Sunday |
| December | December 1, 2026 | Regular first-of-month date |
| January 2027 benefit | December 31, 2026 | January 1 is a federal holiday |
Which months have two SSI deposits?
January, July, October, and December 2026 each contain two scheduled SSI deposits. The second deposit in January pays February benefits; the second in July pays August benefits; the second in October pays November benefits; and the second in December pays January 2027 benefits. These are timing shifts, not bonus payments.
What to do if a payment is missing
- Confirm the scheduled date in the table and check whether the deposit is pending.
- Ask your bank or card issuer whether a payment is being held or returned.
- If the bank cannot locate it, contact SSA using the number or office locator on SSA.gov.
SSI versus Social Security dates
SSI-only payments normally use the first-of-month rule. Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability benefits generally use the second, third, or fourth Wednesday according to the beneficiary’s birth date, with limited exceptions. SSA explains those groups on its monthly benefit-payment page.
Related guides
Official sources
- SSA — 2026 Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments
- SSA — Paying Monthly Benefits
- SSA — payment-date FAQ
Editorial status: This guide has been checked against the cited official sources. Independent subject-matter review has not been completed. Fact-checked against the linked primary sources on July 27, 2026. The Guru Gazette is independent and is not affiliated with any government agency. This is general information, not individualized benefits, tax, legal, medical, or insurance advice.