Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits as part of their monthly income. Knowing exactly when your payment arrives can help you plan bills, groceries, rent and healthcare costs.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes most retirement and disability benefits on a staggered monthly schedule based on birth dates. For March 2026, the first Wednesday designated for benefit payments is March 11.

Who Gets Paid on March 11, 2026

You will receive your Social Security benefit on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 if your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month.

Eligible Benefits on March 11

Retirement benefits
Disability benefits (SSDI)
Survivor benefits

March 2026 Payment Schedule

Here’s how the payment dates fall for Social Security benefits in March:

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Birthdate	Payment Date
1st–10th	March 11, 2026
11th–20th	March 18, 2026
21st–31st	March 25, 2026

This schedule applies to most retirement, survivor and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

SSI Recipients Follow a Different Schedule

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) — a needs-based benefit program — payments generally arrive on the first of each month (or the business day before if the 1st falls on a weekend or

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