SSI payment dates around March 2026
| Payment for | Due | Paid on |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | February 1, 2026 | Friday, January 30, 2026(early: a Sunday) |
| March 2026 | March 1, 2026 | Friday, February 27, 2026(early: a Sunday) |
| April 2026 | April 1, 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| May 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
Why this happens
SSI is paid on the 1st of every month. When the 1st falls on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, Social Security pays on the business day before, which can be the last business day of the previous month. That leaves one month with two deposits and the next month with none. The total you receive over the year does not change.
Your money already arrived
Look for an SSI deposit on Friday, February 27, 2026 in your bank statement. That is your March payment. If it is not there, contact Social Security.
No SSI in March: common questions
Why is there no SSI payment in March 2026?
SSI is due on the 1st. March 1, 2026 is a Sunday, so the March payment was paid early, on Friday, February 27, 2026, in February.
Did I miss my March SSI payment?
No. Your March payment was deposited early, on Friday, February 27, 2026. If no SSI deposit arrived on that date, contact Social Security.
When is my next SSI payment?
Your next SSI payment arrives Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Is Social Security still paid in March 2026?
Yes. Social Security and SSDI are paid as usual: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Wednesday, March 18, 2026 or Wednesday, March 25, 2026 depending on your birthday, or Tuesday, March 3, 2026 if you are paid on the 3rd.
Related
Official sources
- Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2026 (PDF)(Social Security Administration)
- Social Security Handbook §121: Payment Dates(Social Security Administration)
- When will I get my benefits if the payment date falls on a weekend or holiday?(Social Security Administration)