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Social Security & Medicare

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4. The 3rd

Fri Feb 27, 2026, 10:59 AM

Friday

Every month since it started a long time ago, always the 3rd unless that is a Sat. or Sun. then is comes the Friday before.

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What's the rationale for SS payment dates? [View all] ChazInAz Friday OP

Actually, they are coming early due to Feb short month jmbar2 Friday #1

I finall wised up and actually consulted the SS website ChazInAz Friday #8

Mine, too. It's never changed. Ocelot II Friday #3

Mine too. 4th Wednesday of the month Freddie Friday #5

Yep... Wed #4 for me, too! CurtEastPoint Friday #7

The 3rd Timewas Friday #4

It's probably your bank not releasing the funds. MissLilyBart Friday #6