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VA Disability Pay Dates 2026
VA disability compensation and pension payments arrive on the first business day of the month AFTER the benefit month — moved earlier when that day falls on a weekend or federal holiday. The verified 2026 deposit schedule:
| Benefit month | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| February 2026 | February 27, 2026 |
| March 2026 | April 1, 2026 |
| April 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| May 2026 | June 1, 2026 |
| June 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| July 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| August 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| September 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| October 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| November 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| December 2026 | December 31, 2026 |
Direct deposits usually post by 9am local time; some banks release funds a day early. If a payment is late, wait three business days before contacting the VA at 1-800-827-1000.
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Source: Official VA payment schedule, verified July 2026. Dates can shift with federal holiday changes — confirm at VA.gov.