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 April Social Security payments.
When will I get my April Social Security check?
ItemDetailMonthAprilBirth date from April 1-10will receive Social Security on April 8, 2026Birth date from April 11-20will receive Social Security on April 15, 2026Birth date from April 21-30will receive Social Security on April 22, 2026SSI RecipientsShould have received their last payment on April 1, 2026. Will receive their next payment on May 1, 2026.People who receive SSI and Social SecurityShould have received last SSI payment April 1, 2026, and Social Security April 3, 2026.
The Social Security Administration will send your April 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 April 8.
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 April 15.
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 April 22.
The next payment for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients is May 1. You should have received Social Security on April 3, and SSI on April 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.
