Another Social Security payment date is coming up for millions of Americans.
The next major regular payment date in August 2026 is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
This payment date generally applies to Social Security beneficiaries whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of the month.
Who Gets Paid on August 26?
If your birthday is between the 21st and 31st, your regular Social Security payment is generally scheduled for the fourth Wednesday.
For August 2026, that date is:
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This can include eligible retirement, survivor and disability beneficiaries whose payment schedule follows the standard birthday-based system.
August 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule
The regular August schedule includes:
| Birthday or Payment Group | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| SSI | July 31 |
| Certain beneficiaries receiving benefits before May 1997 | August 3 |
| Birthdays 1st-10th | August 12 |
| Birthdays 11th-20th | August 19 |
| Birthdays 21st-31st | August 26 |
The SSI payment for August was moved to July 31 because August 1 fell on a weekend.
Why Did Some People Get Their SSI Payment in July?
This is an important point for SSI recipients.
When the first day of a month falls on a weekend or federal holiday, SSI payments can be moved to the preceding business day.
That does not mean recipients received an additional month’s benefit.
It means the regular payment was issued earlier because of the calendar.
How Much Will the August 26 Payment Be?
The amount varies from person to person.
Social Security retirement benefits are based on a person’s earnings history and other factors.
The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment increased Social Security benefits by 2.8%.
However, beneficiaries should not assume that everyone will receive the same increase in dollar terms.
Will There Be Another August Payment?
For the standard Wednesday Social Security schedule, August 26 is the final Wednesday payment date for August 2026.
After that, beneficiaries will begin looking toward the September payment calendar.
September 2026 Payment Dates
The upcoming September schedule includes:
- September 1: SSI
- September 3: Certain Social Security beneficiaries
- September 9: Birthdays 1st-10th
- September 16: Birthdays 11th-20th
- September 23: Birthdays 21st-31st
Final Takeaway
If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st, August 26, 2026, is the key Social Security payment date to watch.
The exact time your money appears in your bank account can depend on your financial institution.