New Delhi, May 11 -- Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits are set to receive their latest monthly payment this week according to the Social Security Administration's May 2026 payment schedule.

The agency follows a staggered "three-Wednesdays" system for most recipients, with payment dates determined by the beneficiary's birth date.

According to the SSA payment calendar, beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th day of any month are scheduled to receive their Social Security payments on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

The remaining May payment schedule is as follows:

Born between 1st-10th: Wednesday, May 13

Born between 11th-20th: Wednesday, May 20

Born between 21st-31st: Wednesday, May 27

For recipients claiming bene...