Key Dates for Social Security and SNAP Payments in February 2026
Emily Chan
Published Feb 6, 2026
At the start of each year, millions of Americans rely on Social Security and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) to help cover their essential needs.
Here's a helpful guide to when you can expect these payments in February 2026.
Social Security Payments: February 2026
Social Security payments are typically sent out in monthly installments, and the exact date depends on your birthday and when you first started receiving benefits.
Here’s how the payment schedule works:
- If you received Social Security before May 1997:
- You will usually get your check on the 3rd day of each month.
- February 2026 Payment Date: Tuesday, February 3.
- If you started receiving Social Security after May 1997:
- Your payment date depends on your birthday:
- Birthday on the 1st–10th of the month: Second Wednesday of February
- Payment Date: February 11, 2026
- Birthday on the 11th–20th: Third Wednesday of February
- Payment Date: February 18, 2026
- Birthday on the 21st–31st: Fourth Wednesday of February
- Payment Date: February 25, 2026
If any payment date falls on a holiday, you will typically receive the payment on the previous business day.
Read: Here’s When Social Security Payments Arrive in February 2026
SNAP Benefits: February 2026
SNAP provides vital assistance for groceries, and the exact day you get your benefits depends on your state.
Most states distribute SNAP payments throughout the first two weeks of the month.
The date you receive your SNAP benefits is usually based on the last digit of your case number, your Social Security number, or the first letter of your last name.
General Schedule (Varies by State):
- Most states: Between the 1st and 15th day of the month
- Some states: May issue payments throughout the entire month
To find your exact benefit date:
Check your state’s SNAP website or contact your local SNAP office. You can also call the customer service number on the back of your EBT card.
Check out: When Will SNAP Payments Be Sent Out in February 2026?
Key Takeaways
- Social Security: Check arrives based on when you started receiving benefits and your birthday, with most payments going out between February 2 and February 28, 2026.
- SNAP: Dates vary by state, but most benefits are loaded onto EBT cards between February 1 and February 15, 2026.
If you have any questions or issues with your benefits, contact the Social Security Administration or your local SNAP office.
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