March Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 20 days

Published February 7, 2026 7:00am ET



March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 20 days.

SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, but March’s payment will go out on Feb. 27. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, SSI payments are issued on the last business day of the previous month. March 1 falls on a Sunday this year.

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