VA disability payment dates 2026
VA disability compensation and pension are paid on the 1st of the month, for the month before. When the 1st is a weekend or holiday, payment comes the business day before.
| Benefits for | Paid on | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Fri, Jan 30 | Paid early (Sunday) |
| February 2026 | Fri, Feb 27 | Paid early (Sunday) |
| March 2026 | Wed, Apr 1 | |
| April 2026 | Fri, May 1 | |
| May 2026 | Mon, Jun 1 | |
| June 2026 | Wed, Jul 1 | |
| July 2026 | Fri, Jul 31 | Paid early (Saturday) |
| August 2026 | Tue, Sep 1 | |
| September 2026 | Thu, Oct 1 | |
| October 2026 | Fri, Oct 30 | Paid early (Sunday) |
| November 2026 | Tue, Dec 1 | |
| December 2026 | Thu, Dec 31 | Paid early (New Year's Day) |
Computed from VA's payment rule and the federal holiday calendar. Your bank may post it a little later in the day.