Millions of Americans received their monthly benefits on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of the regular distribution schedule from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The March 11 payment date applies only to a specific group of beneficiaries, based primarily on birth dates and benefit type.
Here is the full breakdown of who was eligible to receive payment on that date.
Who Received Payment on March 11, 2026?
You were eligible for a Social Security payment on Wednesday, March 11, if:
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You receive Social Security retirement benefits, survivor benefits, or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), and
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Your birthday falls between the 1st and the 10th of any month.
The SSA uses a staggered Wednesday payment system to distribute benefits throughout the month.
Full March 2026 Social Security Payment Schedule
For most beneficiaries:
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March 11, 2026 — Birthdays from the 1st through the 10th
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March 18, 2026 — Birthdays from the 11th through the 20th
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March 25, 2026 — Birthdays from the 21st through the 31st
This system helps manage the large volume of payments issued each month.
Who Did Not Receive Payment on March 11?
Two major groups were not scheduled for March 11 payments:
1. Beneficiaries Born After the 10th
If your birthday falls between the 11th and 31st, your payment is scheduled later in the month.
2. SSI-Only Recipients
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) follows a different schedule.
Because March 1, 2026, fell on a Sunday, SSI recipients received their March payment early — on Friday, February 27, 2026.
SSI recipients did not receive a payment on March 11 unless they also qualify for retirement or disability benefits.
What to Do If You Didn’t Receive Your Payment
If you were scheduled for March 11 but did not see your deposit:
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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 online.
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Contact the SSA if the payment has not arrived after three mailing days.
Most payments are delivered electronically and arrive on time.
The Bottom Line
The March 11, 2026 payment date applied only to beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month who receive retirement, survivor, or disability benefits. Others will receive payments later in March based on the SSA’s regular schedule.
Understanding the monthly calendar can help beneficiaries better plan their household budgets.
