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The first round of Social Security payments for March is scheduled to be distributed this week according to the normal schedule.
The March payments come after an alarming report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The CBO report suggests that the Social Security Trust Fund (formally known as the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund) will be depleted in fiscal year 2032 (by September 2032).
Back in June 2025, program trustees estimated the fund would be depleted in 2033.
After the trust fund that covers the difference between Social Security benefits and payroll tax revenues is depleted, the program must begin reducing benefit payments.
Here’s what you need to know about this week’s Social Security payments.
Who will receive Social Security payments this week?
Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of their birth month are supposed to receive their monthly Social Security benefits on Wednesday, March 11, according to the SSA payment calendar.
When will my Social Security payments be sent?
Social Security benefits, which are paid primarily to elderly or retired beneficiaries, are typically paid on Wednesdays.
According to the SSA calendar, if the recipient’s birthday is between the 1st and 10th of the month, payments will generally be made on the second Wednesday of the payment month. Those born from the 11th to the 20th will receive the allowance on the 3rd Wednesday, and those born after the 20th will receive it on the 4th Wednesday.
People who received Social Security benefits before May 1997 can receive their payments on the third day of the month, excluding weekends and holidays.
Individuals who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect Social Security payments on the 3rd of the month and SSI payments on the 1st of the month.
Complete Social Security Payment Calendar for 2026
SSI payment schedule for the end of 2026
Recipients of Supplemental Securities Income (SSI) checks are typically issued payments on the first business day of the month. Because March 1, 2026 is a Sunday, the March payment will now be made on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Here are the SSI payment dates for 2026 according to the SSA calendar:
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (confirmed in April 2026)
- Friday, May 1, 2026 (Please check May 2026)
- Monday, June 1, 2026 (confirmed in June 2026)
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (confirmed in July 2026)
- Friday, July 31, 2026 (Please check for August 2026)
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (confirmed in September 2026)
- Thursday, October 1, 2026 (confirmed in October 2026)
- Friday, October 30, 2026 (Please check for November 2026)
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (confirmed in December 2026)
- Friday, December 31, 2026 (for January 2027)
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