Social Security Payment Schedule for April 2026 Revealed The Social Security Administration has outlined the payment schedule for April 2026, confirming that benefits will follow the standard monthly calendar. Recipients will receive their payments on specific dates depending on their birth month, with the first payments scheduled for April 8. The agency’s calendar details the distribution of benefits for retirees and those receiving disability payments, ensuring recipients are informed about when their checks will arrive. For Social Security beneficiaries, payments are typically issued on Wednesdays. The exact date depends on the recipient’s birth month. Those born between January 1 and January 10 will receive their April 2026 payment on the second Wednesday of the month, which falls on April 8. Recipients born between January 11 and January 20 will be paid on the third Wednesday, April 15. Those born on or after January 21 will receive their payment on the fourth Wednesday, April 22. This schedule is consistent with the SSA’s annual calendar, which divides the month into three groups based on birth dates. An exception applies to recipients who began receiving benefits before May 1997. These individuals are scheduled to receive their April 2026 payment on Friday, April 3, which is earlier than the standard Wednesday schedule. This adjustment is part of a historical change implemented by the SSA to align payments with earlier calendar rules. The SSA also provided a detailed breakdown of the 2026 payment schedule, emphasizing the importance of checking the calendar for accurate dates. The agency’s website includes a downloadable calendar for 2026 and 2027, allowing beneficiaries to plan their finances accordingly.#social_security_administration #supplemental_security_income #payment_schedule #april_2026 #birth_month
