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See when Social Security payments for September 2026 go out
USA Today • • business
Key Points:
- Social Security payments for September 2026 will follow the usual schedule, with most payments starting on September 9, based on recipients' birth dates.
- Recipients born between the 1st and 10th receive payments on September 9, those born between the 11th and 20th on September 16, and those born after the 20th on September 23; individuals who began benefits before May 1997 are paid on September 3.
- The September payment covers benefits for August, while the October payment covers September benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for September 2026 will be issued on the first business day, Tuesday, September 1, with occasional months having two payments due to calendar holidays.
- The SSA has published payment calendars for 2026 and 2027 online to assist recipients with budgeting and planning.
