The Economic Times

February 2026 SSDI and Social Security payment dates explained Why February 2026 payments are different this year Heres eligibility and who qualifies

February 2026 SSDI and Social Security payment dates explained: In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit reaches $5,181 for high earners retiring at age 70. This February, schedules shift because February 1 is a Sunday. Consequently, SSI recipients were paid early on January 30. Standard SSDI and retirement checks arrive on February 11, 18, and 25 based on birth dates. Recipients born between the 1st and 10th get paid first. Those born later follow in weekly waves.