The Economic Times

Not getting your Social Security stimulus or SSI payment in March 2026? Why theres no SSI check, and is it a benefit cut, delay, or SSA schedule change?

In March 2026, many Americans will not see a Social Security SSI payment in their bank account. Here is the hard fact. March 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday. Under the official Social Security Administration (SSA) payment schedule, SSI benefits are paid early when the first lands on a weekend. That means the March 2026 SSI payment arrives on February 27, 2026. This is not a Social Security stimulus cut. It is not a delay. It is a scheduled payment shift. SSI recipients still receive 12 monthly payments in 2026. The total benefit amount does not change. Always check the official SSA calendar for accurate updates.