Some Social Security recipients won't receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in March, August, and November 2026 due to weekends and federal holidays. The schedule typically pays SSI on the first of each month, but March 1 falls on a Saturday, pushing the payment to February 27. August 1 is a Sunday, moving the deposit to July 31, and November 1 is a Sunday, resulting in a payment on October 30.

This means no SSI deposits occur in those months, though recipients will receive two payments in February, July, and October. Social Security payments for other beneficiaries follow their standard schedule, paid on the 3rd or 4th Wednesday. The issue affects approximately 51 million Americans, primarily low-income seniors and people with disabilities.

The Social Security Administration advises waiting three extra days before contacting them if payments are missed. This schedule shift stems from the agency's policy of not issuing deposits on weekends or holidays, creating three 'glitch' months in 2026. The impact is significant for vulnerable populations relying on timely benefits.