U.S. Social Security benefits are dropping on Mar. 25: find out who gets paid

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In the U.S., this month’s final batch of Social Security payments is to go out next week: on Wednesday, Mar. 25.

Who gets Social Security on Mar. 25?

Payments are to be made to recipients born between 21st and 31st of any month. (NB: If you claim benefits based on someone else’s work record, that person’s date of birth applies – not yours.)

Mar. 25’s payment is part of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) three-Wednesdays cycle: Of the 70 million who claim Social Security – be it retirement, disability of survivor benefits – most are paid on the second, third or fourth Wednesday in each month.

In March 2026, this birthday-dependent payment cycle is:

Born on 1st-10th: Wed., Mar. 11
Born on 11th-20th: Wed., Mar. 18
Born on 21st-31st: Wed., Mar. 25

How much are monthly Social Security benefits on average?

Retired workers: $2,076.41
Disabled workers: $1,633.76
Survivors: $1,623.28

Who isn’t paid on a Wednesday?

Some long-term recipients: Tuesday, Mar. 3

Beneficiaries who signed up for Social Security before May 1997 are paid on the third of each month, regardless of date of birth.

Dual beneficiaries: Tuesday, Mar. 3

Social Security can be combined with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), a separate benefit for certain low-income individuals. These twin beneficiaries are also paid Social Security on the third of the month, no matter their birthday. (SSI typically goes out on the first.)

How does Social Security pay benefits?

Direct deposit

Social Security recipients can supply the SSA with their bank details using the online My Social Security tool.

Direct Express

Benefits can be loaded onto the Direct Express Card, a special debit card for federal payments. Sign up at 1-877-874-6347 or GoDirect.gov.

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