Welfare Payment Dates 2026

Pension and welfare program payments are not deposited on the same day for everyone. The disbursement is organized by the first letter of the recipient's last name and spreads over several days. Therefore, checking the correct schedule before going to a branch or ATM can help you avoid lines, unnecessary trips, and confusion.

Throughout 2026, the Ministry of Welfare has published official payment schedules for each two-month period as the payment period approaches. As of September, the schedules for January-February, March-April, May-June, July-August, and September-October are confirmed. The November-December period still needs to be confirmed through a subsequent official publication, so it is not advisable to invent dates or automatically copy the pattern from the previous two-month period.

The main rule is simple: look for the first letter of your first surname, not your first or second surname. Some letters are served on a single day, while others are served over two days. This is especially true for letters with a higher concentration of beneficiaries, such as C, G, M, and R. The goal is to better distribute service and avoid overcrowding.

The funds are deposited directly onto your Welfare Card and, once the disbursement is made on the corresponding date, they can be available for withdrawal or use with the card. You don't need to withdraw all the money on the same day or go at the exact time the deposit is made.

On the second page you will find the complete tables for the five confirmed two-month periods of 2026. We also explain how to correctly check your letter, why the calendar may change between two-month periods, and what to do with November-December while the authority has not yet published its exact dates.

• The calendar is consulted by the initial of the first surname.
• Payments are made every two months.
• The dates change between each period.
• There are five confirmed two-month periods until September 2026.
• November-December should expect an official announcement.

How to correctly read the Wellness calendar

First, identify the initial letter of your last name. Then, locate the pay period that corresponds to the payment you are expecting. For example, if your last name begins with M, you should look for the row for the letter M in the table for the current pay period and not use a saved date from January to check a September payment.

It's also a good idea to check the year. Many images of past calendars are circulating again on social media because the format is similar. A screenshot might look official but still belong to a different month or year. That's why the publication date and the two-month period are just as important as the letters.

Which calendars are confirmed for 2026

As of this update, five periods are confirmed: January-February from January 5 to 28; March-April from March 2 to 26; May-June from May 4 to 27; July-August from July 6 to 29; and September-October from September 1 to 25.

Each period follows the same general staggered payment schedule, but the specific dates vary depending on the month, weekends, and holidays. Therefore, the next two-month period should not be calculated independently; the official announcement is pending.

The fact that your date has passed doesn't mean you've lost your support. Once deposited, the funds remain in your account and can be used later. There's no need to withdraw the money on the first day or wait in line if you don't need it.

If you're helping a family member check their payment, be sure to confirm their last name and the exact billing period. A quick check of less than a minute can prevent a lot of confusion, especially for people who receive screenshots forwarded via messaging apps.

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