Social Security Payment Schedule — April 2027
For April 2027 benefits, the SSA issues payments on 5 dates. Which one is yours depends on your birthday and benefit type — find your date below.
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All April 2027 payment dates
Adjusted for weekends and federal holidays. Click a date for full details.
| Payment date | Who gets paid |
|---|---|
| Thursday, April 1, 2027 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients |
| Friday, April 2, 2027 | Beneficiaries who started receiving benefits before May 1997, or who receive both Social Security and SSI |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | Retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) beneficiaries born on the 1st through the 10th of the month |
| Wednesday, April 21, 2027 | Retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) beneficiaries born on the 11th through the 20th of the month |
| Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | Retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) beneficiaries born on the 21st through the 31st of the month |
Two SSI deposits in April? The second one (Friday, April 30, 2027) is May's payment arriving early because the 1st of May falls on a weekend or holiday — not a bonus payment.
Source: official SSA payment schedule (2027).
Which April date is yours?
Born 1st – 10th
Paid on the 2nd Wednesday of April.
Born 11th – 20th
Paid on the 3rd Wednesday of April.
Born 21st – 31st
Paid on the 4th Wednesday of April.
Before May 1997 / SS + SSI
Paid on the 3rd of the month; SSI arrives on the 1st.
Program-specific calendars: SSDI payment schedule 2027 · SSI payment dates 2027
How much is the payment in 2026?
Monthly amounts after the 2.8% COLA. Source: SSA 2026 COLA fact sheet.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security payments are there in April 2027?
The SSA issues payments on 5 dates in April 2027: Thursday, April 1, 2027; Friday, April 2, 2027; Wednesday, April 14, 2027; Wednesday, April 21, 2027; Wednesday, April 28, 2027. Each date covers a different payment group, so each beneficiary receives one monthly payment.
When is SSI paid in April 2027?
SSI for April 2027 is paid on Thursday, April 1, 2027. Note that May's SSI payment is also issued inside April, on Friday, April 30, 2027, because the 1st of May falls on a weekend or holiday — so your statement will show two SSI deposits this month.
Which April 2027 payment date is mine?
For retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) benefits started May 1997 or later, it depends on your birthday: born 1st–10th → 2nd Wednesday; born 11th–20th → 3rd Wednesday; born 21st–31st → 4th Wednesday. SSI is paid on the 1st, and beneficiaries who started before May 1997 (or get both SS and SSI) are paid on the 3rd.
What happens if an April payment date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The SSA issues the payment on the closest preceding business day, so it arrives early — never late. The dates shown on this page already include those adjustments.
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