Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, marks an important payday on the Social Security calendar — but millions of beneficiaries will not receive a payment on that date.
The reason is simple: the Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefits on a staggered schedule based on the type of benefit you receive and, for most retirees and disability recipients, your date of birth.
Here’s a clear breakdown of who is excluded from the Feb. 11 payment — and when they can expect their money instead.
Who Gets Paid on Feb. 11, 2026 (Quick Context)
Before looking at who does not get paid, it helps to know who does.
The Feb. 11, 2026 payment goes only to:
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Social Security retirement, survivor, or disability beneficiaries
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Born between the 1st and 10th of any month
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Who started receiving benefits after May 1997
If you don’t meet all three of those conditions, you will not receive a payment on Feb. 11.
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Who Does NOT Receive a Social Security Payment on Feb. 11, 2026
1. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Recipients
People who receive SSI only do not get paid on Wednesdays.
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SSI payments are typically issued on the 1st of each month
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If the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, payment is sent earlier
📌 SSI recipients already received (or will receive) their February payment on a different date, not Feb. 11.
2. Beneficiaries Born Between the 11th and 20th
If your birthday falls between Feb. 11 and Feb. 20, your February Social Security payment arrives later.
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Your payment date:
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
This group includes retirees, survivors, and SSDI recipients who meet the post-1997 rule.
3. Beneficiaries Born Between the 21st and 31st
If your birth date is between the 21st and the 31st, you will also not be paid on Feb. 11.
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Your payment date:
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
This is the final Social Security payment group for February.
4. People Who Started Social Security Before May 1997
Beneficiaries who began receiving Social Security before May 1997 follow a separate schedule.
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These recipients are paid on the 3rd of each month
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Their payment is not tied to birthdays
📌 They already received their February payment on Feb. 3, 2026
5. People Receiving Both SSI and Social Security
If you receive both SSI and Social Security, you also do not get paid on Feb. 11.
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SSI is paid on the 1st
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Social Security is paid on the 3rd
These beneficiaries typically receive two payments early in the month, not mid-month.
February 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule
| Benefit Type / Birth Date | February 2026 Payment Date |
|---|---|
| SSI recipients | Feb. 1 (or earlier if adjusted) |
| Social Security started before May 1997 | Feb. 3 |
| Born 1st–10th | Feb. 11 |
| Born 11th–20th | Feb. 18 |
| Born 21st–31st | Feb. 25 |
Why the SSA Uses This Staggered System
The Social Security Administration pays over 70 million Americans each month. To avoid processing delays and system overloads, payments are spread across multiple dates.
This system:
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Reduces banking congestion
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Improves reliability
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Helps ensure on-time delivery
While it can be confusing, the schedule remains consistent from year to year.
What to Do If You Don’t See Your Payment
If you are not scheduled for Feb. 11, there is no cause for concern — your payment is simply assigned to a later date.
However, if:
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Your scheduled payment date has passed, and
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You haven’t received your deposit,
The SSA recommends waiting three mailing days before contacting Social Security or your bank.
Bottom Line
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, is not a universal Social Security payday.
Only beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th receive a payment that day. Everyone else — including SSI recipients, early beneficiaries, and those with later birthdays — will be paid on different dates throughout February.
Knowing your place in the payment schedule can help you plan bills, budgeting, and monthly expenses more confidently.
