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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 monthDeposit date
January 2026January 30, 2026
February 2026February 27, 2026
March 2026April 1, 2026
April 2026May 1, 2026
May 2026June 1, 2026
June 2026July 1, 2026
July 2026July 31, 2026
August 2026September 1, 2026
September 2026October 1, 2026
October 2026October 30, 2026
November 2026December 1, 2026
December 2026December 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.

Updated August 23, 2026