Social Security Payment Dates for 2027

Social Security retirement, SSDI and survivors benefits are paid on Wednesdays, based on your day of birth. SSI is paid on the 1st (moved earlier when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday). Every 2027 payment shown below includes the 3.6% COLA.

Month (2027)SSIBorn 1–10Born 11–20Born 21–31
JanuaryThu, Dec 31Wed, Jan 13Wed, Jan 20Wed, Jan 27
FebruaryMon, Feb 1Wed, Feb 10Wed, Feb 17Wed, Feb 24
MarchMon, Mar 1Wed, Mar 10Wed, Mar 17Wed, Mar 24
AprilThu, Apr 1Wed, Apr 14Wed, Apr 21Wed, Apr 28
MayFri, Apr 30Wed, May 12Wed, May 19Wed, May 26
JuneTue, Jun 1Wed, Jun 9Wed, Jun 16Wed, Jun 23
JulyThu, Jul 1Wed, Jul 14Wed, Jul 21Wed, Jul 28
AugustFri, Jul 30Wed, Aug 11Wed, Aug 18Wed, Aug 25
SeptemberWed, Sep 1Wed, Sep 8Wed, Sep 15Wed, Sep 22
OctoberFri, Oct 1Wed, Oct 13Wed, Oct 20Wed, Oct 27
NovemberMon, Nov 1Wed, Nov 10Wed, Nov 17Wed, Nov 24
DecemberWed, Dec 1Wed, Dec 8Wed, Dec 15Wed, Dec 22
First increased payments: SSI on Thursday, December 31, 2026; Social Security on Wednesday January 13, 20 or 27, 2027 depending on birth date. Beneficiaries paid on the 3rd of the month (including those who also receive SSI) keep the 3rd-of-the-month schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

When will I get my first increased check?

SSI recipients receive the first increased payment on December 31, 2026. Social Security beneficiaries are paid in January 2027 on the second, third or fourth Wednesday, depending on their day of birth: born 1st–10th, January 13; 11th–20th, January 20; 21st–31st, January 27.

When will the SSA tell me my exact new amount?

The SSA posts your exact 2027 amount in your my Social Security account in late November 2026 and mails the official COLA notice during December 2026.