Will government shutdown stop Social Security? What to know about payments

Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. What to know if the federal government shuts down.

Social Security Payments of up to $5,181 Arriving This Week

This week, payments will be made on Tuesday, February 3 to certain claimants.
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February Social Security checks are arriving on a different schedule (here's why)

Learn why Social Security or SSI payments may arrive early this February, and what steps to take if your benefits don't show ...

First round of February Social Security payments goes out in three days

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in three days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will ...

Government shutdown 2026 fallout: How your student loans, Social Security, and investments could be affected

As the January 30, 2026, deadline nears, a partial U.S. government shutdown threatens vital services. Social Security and Medicare remain protected as mandatory spending, but administrative support ...

When do Social Security payments go out? See February 2026 schedule

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in February, with one exception. Here's what to know about payment dates for 2026.