Many Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs.
Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to these Americans so they are able to cover a variety of expenses, from food to housing to medical care.
Although there are a lot of people who receive Social Security, not everyone knows how their payments are calculated, when they will arrive or how they will change over time.
Here’s what you need to know about when you will receive your February Social Security payments.
When will I get my February Social Security check?
MonthFebruaryBirth date from Feb. 1-10will receive Social Security on Feb. 11, 2026Birth date from Feb. 11-20will receive Social Security on Feb. 18, 2026Birth date from Feb. 21-28will receive Social Security on Feb. 25, 2026SSI RecipientsShould have received their last payment on Jan. 30, 2026. Will receive their next payment on Feb. 27, 2026People who receive SSI and Social SecurityShould have received last SSI payment Feb. 1, 2026, and Social Security Feb. 3, 2026
The Social Security Administration will send your February 2026 check on a specific day of the month depending on your date of birth, according to this calendar.
If your birthday falls on the first to the 10th of the month, for example, you receive your payments on the second Wednesday of the month. Social security check recipients, who fall under this category, should receive their first check by Feb. 11.
If your birth date is between the 11th and 20th of the month, your payments arrive on the third Wednesday of the month. Recipients, who fall under this category, should receive their check on Feb. 18.
If your birthday happens to be from the 21st to the 28th, your payments are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month. If you fall under this category, you will receive your payment on Feb. 25.
The next payment for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients is Feb. 27. You should have received Social Security on Feb. 3, and SSI on Feb. 1, if you began receiving Social Security before May 1997 or you receive SSI and Social Security.
You can find out more details about your Social Security benefits here.
