VA disability payment dates 2026–2027
VA disability compensation for a given month is deposited on the first business day of the following month. When that day lands on a weekend or federal holiday, the deposit moves to the next business day.
Payments for 2026 benefit months
verified 2026-07-30| Benefit month | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Monday, February 2, 2026 |
| February 2026 | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| April 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 |
| May 2026 | Monday, June 1, 2026 |
| June 2026 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Monday, August 3, 2026 |
| August 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| September 2026 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| October 2026 | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| December 2026 | Monday, January 4, 2027 |
Computed from the VA payment rule (first business day of the following month) and federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103. Bank posting time varies by institution; some banks release funds a day early.
Payments for 2027 benefit months
verified 2026-07-30| Benefit month | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| January 2027 | Monday, February 1, 2027 |
| February 2027 | Monday, March 1, 2027 |
| March 2027 | Thursday, April 1, 2027 |
| April 2027 | Monday, May 3, 2027 |
| May 2027 | Tuesday, June 1, 2027 |
| June 2027 | Thursday, July 1, 2027 |
| July 2027 | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
| August 2027 | Wednesday, September 1, 2027 |
| September 2027 | Friday, October 1, 2027 |
| October 2027 | Monday, November 1, 2027 |
| November 2027 | Wednesday, December 1, 2027 |
| December 2027 | Monday, January 3, 2028 |
Computed from the VA payment rule (first business day of the following month) and federal holidays under 5 U.S.C. 6103. Bank posting time varies by institution; some banks release funds a day early.