Social Security payments are typically paid out starting on the second Wednesday of the month. The remaining two payments will be paid out on the following two Wednesdays of the month. Which week you receive your payment depends on your birthdate. There is one big exception, which I'll cover below.

Social security payments are sent monthly, but the date can vary depending on the 2025 calendar and when you were born.

This March, your benefits will arrive earlier than usual—specifically today, Friday, February 28, 2025. This adjustment ensures you have access to your funds without any delays.