When is the SSI March 2026 payment date and why did it move?

The SSI March 2026 payment date shifted to Friday, February 27, because March 1 falls on a Sunday. By rule, when the first lands on a weekend or holiday, SSI pays the business day before. The move does not change your total annual benefits, but there will be no deposit in March.

Which months have no SSI payment in 2026?

Three months show no deposit: March, August, and November. Payments shift to the prior business day, so benefits arrive at the end of the previous month. Expect July 31 for August and October 30 for November, following the standard timing rule. Annual benefit totals remain unchanged.

How should I budget for a five‑week gap after the advance?

Prioritize rent, food, utilities, and transport. Split funds into weekly envelopes, adjust autopays toward mid‑to‑late month, and set reminders for due dates. If possible, prepay some bills when the early deposit hits. Keep a small reserve for groceries and transit to prevent overdrafts later in the month.

Why does this matter for Canadian investors?

An early SSI deposit can pull spending into late February, which may show up in U.S. weekly sales anecdotes and traffic data. That pulse can influence sentiment toward consumer‑linked names and suppliers in Canada. Tracking the calendar effect helps explain short‑term swings in retail activity and expectations.

Law and Government

February 28: SSI March 2026 Checks Paid Early; Budgeting, Retail Watch

ByHuzaifa Zahoor February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

The SSI March 2026 payment date shifted to February 27 because March 1 lands on a Sunday. That means no SSI deposit will arrive in March, even though total 2026 benefits do not change. We explain the rule, highlight the other “no payment” months, and map the likely spending ripple. For Canadian investors, this early cash flow can nudge late‑February retail activity in the U.S., which can feed into sentiment for consumer‑linked names in Canada. Plan budgets and data checks now.