Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits are set to receive their monthly payments on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, according to the Social Security Administration.
The March 11 payment is part of the agency’s regular monthly distribution schedule and applies to a specific group of beneficiaries based on their birth date.
Here’s what to know.
Who Gets Paid on March 11?
You will receive your Social Security retirement, survivor, or disability benefit on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, if your birthday falls between:
The 1st and the 10th of any month.
The SSA uses a staggered payment system introduced in the late 1990s to spread benefit deposits across multiple Wednesdays each month.
March 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule
For most retirement and SSDI beneficiaries:
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March 11 — Birthdays 1st–10th
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March 18 — Birthdays 11th–20th
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March 25 — Birthdays 21st–31st
Beneficiaries who began receiving payments before May 1997 typically receive benefits on the 3rd of the month.
What About SSI Payments?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) follows a different schedule.
Because March 1, 2026, falls on a Sunday, the March SSI payment was issued early on Friday, February 27, 2026.
SSI recipients will not receive a payment on March 11 unless they also qualify for retirement or disability benefits.
What to Do If Your Payment Is Late
If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th and you do not see your deposit on March 11:
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Wait three business days.
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Check your bank account or Direct Express card.
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Log into your “my Social Security” account.
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Contact SSA if the payment still has not appeared.
Most payments are delivered electronically and arrive on schedule.
The Bottom Line
The March 11 Social Security payment is part of the agency’s routine monthly schedule — not a new benefit or special approval.
Only beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month are scheduled to receive payment on that date.
