Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in three days

Published January 25, 2026 7:00am ET



The third round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in three days.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive this payment on Jan. 28. 

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