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Social Security payments are arriving on this date: Millions of Americans could see their September 2026 benefits. Check date, eligibility, amount and more

Social Security benefit payments 2026: The first wave of September Social Security payments is set to go out this week, with beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month. For September 2026, the key Social Security payment dates are Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23. Social Security benefits are mainly paid to recipients who are older or retired are typically paid on Wednesdays.