What day of the month is Social Security deposited?
The direct deposit date is based on the date of birth for the person whose earnings record is being used to pay benefits. If your benefits are calculated from your own work record, then yourdate of birth is used; if the benefits are calculated on a spouse's or (for children) parent's work record, then his or her date of birth is used.If the birthday occurred on the:1st through 10th, your deposit will be on the second Wednesday of each month11th through 20th, your deposit will be on the third Wednesday of each month21st through 31st, your deposit will be on the fourth Wednesday of each monthIf you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks only, your deposit will be on the first day of the monthIf benefits began prior to May 1997 or you receive both SSDI and SSI benefits, your deposit will be on third day of the monthIf the scheduled date falls on a holiday, benefits are paid one business day earlier than scheduled.Access the exact calendar dates for 2010 via Sources and Related Links, below.