Social Security Payment Schedule 2026: Dates, COLA, and New Amounts

A 2026 calendar highlighting Social Security payment dates with a focus on January.

The Social Security payment schedule 2026 has officially been finalized, and millions of retirees are preparing for the first round of adjusted checks to arrive in January. With the confirmed 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) taking effect, beneficiaries need to mark their calendars carefully to know exactly when their higher payments will hit their bank accounts. … Read more