For 2026, the payment calendar for benefits from the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) has already been established, allowing approximately 35 million insured individuals, including retirees, pensioners, and aid beneficiaries, to adjust their finances efficiently. The dates have been designated to avoid overcrowding in bank branches, thereby facilitating access to payments.
Structure of payments
The INSS will make payments based on the amount each beneficiary receives and the last digit of their benefit number, disregarding the check digit. This distribution will occur in two segments: one for those who receive up to the minimum wage and another for those who receive amounts above that.
Benefits for those earning up to the minimum wage
Payments for this group will occur according to the last digit of the benefit number. The payment schedule is as follows:
Mês de referênciaPeríodo de pagamento Janeiro26/01 a 06/02 Fevereiro23/02 a 06/03 Março26/03 a 08/04 Abril24/04 a 08/05 Maio26/05 a 05/06 Junho25/06 a 07/07 Julho27/07 a 07/08 Agosto26/08 a 08/09 Setembro25/09 a 07/10 Outubro27/10 a 09/11 Novembro25/11 a 07/12 Dezembro22/12 a 08/01/2027
Benefits for those receiving above the minimum wage
Those in this group will receive their payments on specific dates, organized by the endings of their benefit numbers. The schedule for this group is as follows:
Mês de referênciaPeríodo de pagamento Janeiro02/02 a 06/02 Fevereiro02/03 a 06/03 Março02/04 a 08/04 Abril04/05 a 08/05 Maio01/06 a 05/06 Junho01/07 a 07/07 Julho03/08 a 07/08 Agosto01/09 a 08/09 Setembro01/10 a 07/10 Outubro03/11 a 09/11 Novembro01/12 a 07/12 Dezembro04/01/2027 a 08/01/2027
Consultations and information
Beneficiaries can access details about their payments through the Meu INSS app, which requires a Gov.br account login. Through this app, it is possible to check amounts, payment dates, deposit history, and registration information. For those who prefer telephone assistance, Central 135 is available.
Limits of INSS benefits
The amounts of the benefits are defined according to legislation, with the minimum wage being the lowest value. The contribution ceiling is set according to the contributions made by the insured throughout their working life.
Payment division: an essential approach
This approach to segment payments aims to structure the monthly flow, reducing pressure on banks and ensuring that all beneficiaries have access. The INSS has been using this method for many years, improving predictability for retirees and pensioners.