January SSI Paid December 31, 2025
January 1 is a federal holiday, so the January 2026 SSI benefit arrives on the last business day of 2025.
Updated July 7, 2026 ยท public SSA schedule rules
SSI Payment Schedule 2026
SSI usually pays on the 1st of each month. When the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, SSA generally pays SSI on the prior business day. That creates several 2026 months with two SSI deposits, but the early deposit belongs to the next benefit month.
Regular SSI rule
SSI is usually paid on the 1st of the month.
Early payment rule
If the 1st is a weekend or federal holiday, SSI usually arrives on the prior business day.
Two deposits are not extra
An early SSI deposit belongs to the next benefit month.
2026 SSI Payment Dates by Benefit Month
Use this SSI-only calendar to see the benefit month, scheduled deposit date, early payment reason and budgeting note.
| Benefit month | Scheduled SSI payment date | Why it may differ | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 1 is a federal holiday | This is the January SSI payment. |
| February 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 1 is a Sunday | Early payment belongs to February. |
| March 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 1 is a Sunday | Early payment belongs to March. |
| April 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| May 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| June 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| July 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| August 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 1 is a Saturday | This creates two SSI deposits in July. |
| September 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| October 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| November 2026 | Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 1 is a Sunday | This creates two SSI deposits in October. |
| December 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | Regular 1st-of-month payment | No early adjustment. |
| January 2027 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 1 is a federal holiday | This is the January 2027 SSI payment. |
2026 SSI Early Payment and Two-Check Months
These are the dates users search for when they see two SSI deposits in one calendar month or no separate SSI deposit in the following month.
February and March SSI Arrive Early
February SSI is paid January 30 and March SSI is paid February 27 because both benefit months start on a Sunday.
August, November and January 2027 SSI Arrive Early
August SSI is paid July 31, November SSI is paid October 30, and January 2027 SSI is paid December 31, 2026.
Why Some Months Have Two SSI Payments in 2026
A two-payment calendar month usually means one deposit is for the current month and the second is the next month's SSI paid early.
| Calendar month with two SSI deposits | Deposits | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | January 30, 2026 | This is the February SSI benefit paid early; January SSI was already paid on December 31, 2025. |
| February 2026 | February 27, 2026 | This is the March SSI benefit paid early because March 1 is a Sunday. |
| July 2026 | July 1 and July 31 | July 1 is regular July SSI; July 31 is August SSI paid early because August 1 is a Saturday. |
| October 2026 | October 1 and October 30 | October 1 is regular October SSI; October 30 is November SSI paid early because November 1 is a Sunday. |
| December 2026 | December 1 and December 31 | December 31 is the January 2027 SSI benefit paid early because January 1 is a federal holiday. |
2026 Federal SSI Maximum Amounts
The payment schedule tells you the date. The actual amount depends on federal maximums, income reductions and any state supplement.
$994 per month
SSA lists $994 as the 2026 federal SSI maximum for an eligible individual before reductions.
$1,491 per month
SSA lists $1,491 as the 2026 federal SSI maximum for an eligible couple before reductions.
$498 per month
SSA lists $498 as the 2026 amount for an essential person. State supplements and countable income can change actual payments.
SSI Payment Schedule vs. Social Security Payment Schedule
SSI generally pays on the 1st of the month. Regular Social Security retirement, SSDI, survivor and spousal benefits often pay on the second, third or fourth Wednesday by birthday group.
Both SSI and Social Security Benefits
Dual recipients often receive SSI on the 1st and Social Security on the 3rd. Those dates can move earlier when the 1st or 3rd falls on a weekend or federal holiday.
What to Do if an SSI Deposit Is Missing
First confirm the SSI benefit month and deposit date, then check direct deposit or Direct Express posting. Use SSA.gov, SSA notices or SSA directly for account-specific payment issues.
How to read this schedule
Use the benefit type first, then the birthday day of month. SSI, people receiving both SSI and Social Security, and some people who started benefits before May 1997 can follow special timing.
Official account details matter
SSA notices, my Social Security and your bank or Direct Express account are the final sources for personal payment status. This page is a planning aid, not an official payment trace.
Use monthly pages for current searches
Monthly pages explain the dates people search for most, such as July 8, August 12 or early SSI deposits that appear at the end of the prior month.
Official Sources to Confirm
Use this site for quick planning. Use SSA.gov, SSA notices and your my Social Security account for account-specific payment information.
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SSA calculators
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SSA COLA
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SSA COLA formula
Official CPI-W explanation for cost-of-living adjustments
SSA missing payment FAQ
Official steps for late, missing or stolen Social Security payments
USAGov benefit payment issues
Federal guidance for incorrect, late or missing benefit payments
Treasury Direct Express
Official Direct Express customer service information
FAQ
Short answers for common Social Security payment-date questions.
Why are there two SSI payments in some months in 2026?
When the next month's 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, SSA may pay that next month's SSI at the end of the prior month. In 2026, this happens around January, February, March, August, November and January 2027 benefit months.
Does two SSI payments mean extra benefits?
No. The early deposit belongs to the next benefit month, so the following calendar month may not have a separate SSI deposit.
Which 2026 SSI payment dates are early?
January SSI is paid December 31, 2025; February SSI is paid January 30; March SSI is paid February 27; August SSI is paid July 31; November SSI is paid October 30; January 2027 SSI is paid December 31, 2026.
What is the 2026 federal SSI maximum payment?
SSA lists the 2026 monthly federal SSI maximum as $994 for an eligible individual and $1,491 for an eligible couple, before income reductions and state supplements.
Where should SSI recipients verify their payment?
Use SSA.gov, SSA notices, direct deposit records, Direct Express and your my Social Security account for personal confirmation.