Social Security September 2026 payments: Key dates, amount to know as 2027 COLA forecast points to a 3.5% increase

Millions of Americans are waiting for the social security benefits payments on September 16, Wednesday. Analysts are clustering around a roughly 3.6% Social Security COLA 2027 forecast as groups update estimates ahead of the official October announcement. In case your social security payment dosen't arrive today, you can contact your local office.