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Social Security August 2026 Benefits Scheduled for Aug. 26

8/24/2026

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The U.S. Social Security Administration will issue August 2026 benefits on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Beneficiaries born 1st-10th receive payments the second Wednesday, 11th-20th the third, 21st-30th the third Wednesday.
SSI checks are paid the first business day; August’s was sent July 31 because Aug. 1 was Saturday.
A Washington think tank proposed capping benefits at $100,000, warning retirees could see a 28% monthly cut without congressional action.

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Story summary

The U.S. Social Security Administration will issue August 2026 benefits on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Beneficiaries born 1st-10th receive payments the second Wednesday, 11th-20th the third, 21st-30th the third Wednesday.
SSI checks are paid the first business day; August’s was sent July 31 because Aug. 1 was Saturday.
A Washington think tank proposed capping benefits at $100,000, warning retirees could see a 28% monthly cut without congressional action.