When does Social Security pay in March? Full 2025 payment schedule
Social Security users may notice strange benefit payment arrival dates, but it's not a mistake. Due to benefit program calendar dates, adjustments are made.
According to the Social Security Administration's calendar, if your birthday is between the first and 10th, you're paid on the second Wednesday, between the 11th and 20th, on the third Wednesday, etc.
However, SSI recipients should receive their March 2025 payment on Friday, Feb. 28. Monthly SSI benefits are normally on the first. When the first falls on a federal holiday or weekend, as this, they are issued early.
Since 99% of beneficiaries receive electronic payments, the March 2025 SSI payment should arrive Friday, Feb. 28. If your Social Security payment arrives late, allow three mailing days before contacting the agency, according to the agency.
Online Social Security Administration distribution schedules for 2025 and 2026 can be used for budgeting.
The SSA will send regular retirement payments on its usual schedule: Wednesday, March 12: Birth dates between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Wednesday, March 19: Births between 11th and 20th of the month.
Wednesday, March 26: Birth dates between 21st and 31st of the month.