VA Disability Pay Dates 2026 and 2027

VA pays disability compensation on the first day of the month after the benefit month. When the 1st falls on a weekend or a holiday, the deposit moves earlier. The schedules below follow 38 U.S.C. 5120(e).

Maintained by Archie Chang · Schedule checked against 38 U.S.C. 5120 October 16, 2026 · Methodology & sources

Not affiliated with the VA. FedRateCalc is an independent site and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA determines your rating and your actual payment. This page is general information, not legal or benefits advice. Amounts are basic compensation rates and do not include special monthly compensation (SMC), individual unemployability (TDIU), offsets for military retired or separation pay, or reductions for debts, hospitalization or incarceration. Reviewed October 16, 2026.

Next scheduled payment

Friday, October 30, 2026

For October 2026 benefits, in 14 days. The 1st (November 1, 2026) is a Sunday, so payment moves to the Friday before.

2026 VA disability pay dates

Scheduled deposit date for each 2026 benefit month
Benefit monthDeposit dateNote
January 2026Friday, January 30, 2026The 1st (February 1, 2026) is a Sunday, so payment moves to the Friday before.
February 2026Friday, February 27, 2026The 1st (March 1, 2026) is a Sunday, so payment moves to the Friday before.
March 2026Wednesday, April 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
April 2026Friday, May 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
May 2026Monday, June 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
June 2026Wednesday, July 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
July 2026Friday, July 31, 2026The 1st (August 1, 2026) is a Saturday, so payment moves to the Friday before.
August 2026Tuesday, September 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
September 2026Thursday, October 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
October 2026Friday, October 30, 2026The 1st (November 1, 2026) is a Sunday, so payment moves to the Friday before.
November 2026Tuesday, December 1, 2026Paid on the 1st
December 2026Thursday, December 31, 2026The 1st is New Year's Day, so payment moves to the last weekday before the holiday.

2027 VA disability pay dates

Scheduled deposit date for each 2027 benefit month
Benefit monthDeposit dateNote
January 2027Monday, February 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
February 2027Monday, March 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
March 2027Thursday, April 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
April 2027Friday, April 30, 2027The 1st (May 1, 2027) is a Saturday, so payment moves to the Friday before.
May 2027Tuesday, June 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
June 2027Thursday, July 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
July 2027Friday, July 30, 2027The 1st (August 1, 2027) is a Sunday, so payment moves to the Friday before.
August 2027Wednesday, September 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
September 2027Friday, October 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
October 2027Monday, November 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
November 2027Wednesday, December 1, 2027Paid on the 1st
December 2027Friday, December 31, 2027The 1st (January 1, 2028) is a Saturday, so payment moves to the Friday before. That Friday is the observed New Year holiday for federal offices, so VA could pay a day earlier; check VA before relying on it.

How the schedule works

Payment for a month is made on the first day of the next month. When that day is a Saturday or Sunday, the payment is made on the Friday before. If the 1st is New Year's Day or Labor Day, payment moves to the weekday before. No other federal holiday can fall on the 1st.

Some banks, such as USAA or Navy Federal, may post a deposit earlier than the scheduled date. That is the bank's practice, not VA's date, and you should not count on it. For the amount, see the VA disability pay chart.

VA pay date questions

When does VA disability get paid each month?

VA pays disability compensation for a month on the first day of the following month. January benefits, for example, are paid on February 1. If the 1st is a Saturday or Sunday, payment moves to the Friday before; if it is New Year’s Day or Labor Day, it moves to the last weekday before the holiday (38 U.S.C. 5120(e)).

Why did I get paid before the date on this schedule?

Some banks and credit unions post incoming federal deposits as soon as they receive the payment file, which can be a day or more early. That is the bank’s practice, not VA’s scheduled date.

What if my payment has not arrived?

Wait until the scheduled date has passed, check with your bank, and then contact VA. FedRateCalc cannot see or change your payment.

VA disability tools

VA disability pay chart 2026VA disability calculator2027 VA disability rates (estimate)

Sources: 38 U.S.C. 5120 (payment dates) · VA: current disability compensation rates