Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will get an additional check this month. However, the check is not an extra payment as it\u2019s just a slight advance on January\u2019s payment. <\/p>\n
Social Security and SSI payments are sent out monthly based on a set schedule. SSI recipients receive their payment on the first day of each month. However, because Jan. 1, 2026 is a holiday, the payment will be sent a day earlier on Dec. 31, 2025.<\/p>\n
Similarly, February\u2019s SSI payment will also be sent earlier than usual as Feb. 1, 2026 falls on a Sunday, meaning that month\u2019s payment will be sent on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. <\/p>\n
An estimated 7.4 million Americans receive SSI payments monthly. <\/p>\n
Traditional Social Security payments are sent based on the recipient\u2019s birth date. If the recipient was born between the 1st through the 10th of the month, they\u2019re paid on the second Wednesday of the month. Those born between the 11th through 21st receive a payment on the third Wednesday of the month. Finally, those born between the 22nd through 31st of the month are paid on the fourth Wednesday. <\/p>\n