Social Security Payment Schedule — February 2027
For February 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 February 2027 payment dates
Adjusted for weekends and federal holidays. Click a date for full details.
| Payment date | Who gets paid |
|---|---|
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2027 | Beneficiaries who started receiving benefits before May 1997, or who receive both Social Security and SSI |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) beneficiaries born on the 1st through the 10th of the month |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | Retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) beneficiaries born on the 11th through the 20th of the month |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2027 | Retirement, survivors, and disability (SSDI) beneficiaries born on the 21st through the 31st of the month |
Source: official SSA payment schedule (2027).
Which February date is yours?
Born 1st – 10th
Paid on the 2nd Wednesday of February.
Born 11th – 20th
Paid on the 3rd Wednesday of February.
Born 21st – 31st
Paid on the 4th Wednesday of February.
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 February 2027?
The SSA issues payments on 5 dates in February 2027: Monday, February 1, 2027; Wednesday, February 3, 2027; Wednesday, February 10, 2027; Wednesday, February 17, 2027; Wednesday, February 24, 2027. Each date covers a different payment group, so each beneficiary receives one monthly payment.
When is SSI paid in February 2027?
SSI for February 2027 is paid on Monday, February 1, 2027. When the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment moves to the previous business day.
Which February 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 a February 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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