When are September 2026 Social Security Payments Coming?
Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will make monthly payments to tens of millions of recipients throughout September 2026. Payments start on September 1 for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and continue on specific dates for other beneficiaries based on their birth date.Key Facts
- SSI payments begin on September 1, a day earlier than usual because August 1 was a weekend.
- Social Security payments are spread out: on September 3 for early beneficiaries, September 9 for birthdays 1-10, September 16 for birthdays 11-20, and September 23 for birthdays 21-31.
- If a payment is late, the SSA recommends waiting three working days before contacting them.
- In July 2026, 71.3 million people received Social Security benefits with an average monthly amount of about $1,940.
- Retired workers get the largest average payment of about $2,086 per month.
- Approximately 7.3 million people received SSI in July 2026, with an average payment of $737 monthly.
- The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security benefits will be announced in October 2026 and depends on inflation data from July to September.
- Early estimates suggest the 2027 COLA may be around 3.5-3.6%, higher than the 2.8% increase for 2026.
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