Summary
Social Security payments will not be sent out this week due to the schedule set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Payments are usually staggered throughout the month based on birthdates and other factors. This month, payments include a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), increasing benefits for recipients.
Key Facts
- Social Security benefits are sent on a staggered schedule, not all at once.
- No payments are sent out this week as per the SSA's calendar.
- Payments for January 2026 will include a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
- The COLA applies to both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.
- SSI payments are issued on December 31, with Social Security payments starting January 2 for those who also receive SSI.
- The first major payment for retirees will be on January 14, 2026.
- The average retirement benefit will rise from $2,015 to $2,071 monthly.
- Maximum monthly Social Security payments will increase to $5,251 in 2026.
