The Economic Times

Whats different about Social Securitys 2026 payment schedule? Key changes explained

Social Security 2026 payment schedule: Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8% in 2026, adding about $56 to average monthly payments. Around 75 million Americans will receive payments. Some Social Security and SSI payments will arrive earlier than usual due to weekends and federal holidays. SSI recipients may experience months with no payment as a result of these schedule shifts.