When to expect your Social Security payment for January. See schedule

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA).

The Complete 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule, Month by Month

See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential holidays affect when your checks arrive.

January Social Security payment schedule: When is your check arriving?

Your January Social Security payments will begin arriving on Wednesday, January 14. Your second check will arrive on January ...