VA Benefits
VA disability pay dates 2026
The table labels each payment by the month the benefit covers. It applies to recurring VA disability compensation, not first payments, back pay, adjustments, or education benefits.
| Benefit month | Expected payment date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 30, 2026 | Friday |
| February | February 27, 2026 | Friday |
| March | April 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| April | May 1, 2026 | Friday |
| May | June 1, 2026 | Monday |
| June | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday |
| July | July 31, 2026 | Friday |
| August | September 1, 2026 | Tuesday |
| September | October 1, 2026 | Thursday |
| October | October 30, 2026 | Friday |
| November | December 1, 2026 | Tuesday |
| December | December 31, 2026 | Thursday |
Source: 38 U.S.C. § 5120(e) — weekend and legal-holiday payment rule
Payment timing source: VA Disability Compensation Award Attachment.
Legal holidays: 5 U.S.C. § 6103.
These are the expected settlement dates under the federal rule. Your bank's posting time can vary.
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Common questions
When does VA pay disability compensation?
VA says disability compensation is paid at the beginning of each month for the prior month.
What happens when the first falls on a weekend or federal holiday?
Under 38 U.S.C. § 5120(e), VA must, to the maximum extent practicable, arrange delivery on the immediately preceding weekday that is not a legal public holiday.