SSDI Payment Dates for February 2026: When Disability Benefits Arrive

For millions of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing the exact February 2026 payment date is critical for budgeting rent, utilities, and medical costs.

SSDI payments follow Social Security’s standard Wednesday schedule, based on your date of birth.

Read:

• Here’s When Social Security Payments Arrive in February 2026
• Social Security and SSI Payment Dates for February 2026

February 2026 SSDI Payment Schedule

If you receive SSDI only (and did not start benefits before May 1997), your payment date depends on your birthday:

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026
  SSDI recipients born between the 1st and 10th

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026
  SSDI recipients born between the 11th and 20th

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  SSDI recipients born between the 21st and 31st

Payments are sent by direct deposit or Direct Express card and usually arrive early in the morning on your scheduled date.
 

How Much SSDI Pays in 2026

SSDI payments in 2026 reflect the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). While amounts vary based on work history, the average SSDI benefit is about $1,580 per month, with some beneficiaries receiving more.
 

What to Do If Your SSDI Payment Is Late

If your payment does not arrive on the scheduled date:

• Wait one full business day

• Check your bank or Direct Express account

• Contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 if the delay continues

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