In 2026, approximately 7 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will experience three months without scheduled payments due to calendar adjustments. Specifically, payments for March, August, and November will be issued earlier since the first of those months falls on a weekend. March benefits will be sent on February 27, August benefits on July 31, and November benefits on October 30. While this means recipients will not see a payment deposited in those months, they will still receive their full annual benefits without any reduction. The Social Security Administration reassures that this change is purely a timing adjustment and does not affect the total amount beneficiaries receive. Financial experts recommend that recipients plan for these changes in advance to manage their budgets effectively, as receiving two payments in close succession can lead to confusion. SSI is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources, including older adults and people with disabilities.