India, Dec. 30 -- The Social Security Administration has published its official payment schedule for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and related benefits for January 2026.

The beneficiary's date of birth and the date they started receiving benefits are the two main elements that determine when the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out monthly payments.

Social Security benefits, such as retirement, disability, and survivors, are typically disbursed on one of the Wednesdays of each month. However, there are significant exceptions that should be remembered.

Benefit recipients who began their benefits before May 1997 will receive their payment on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Payment dates for beneficiaries who have applie...