The schedule for calculating social benefits and allowances in March 2026 has been determined.

In March 2026, basic social benefits for families with children will be received in the first days of the month. The basic federal payment schedule is formed by the Social Fund of Russia (SFR) and is applied throughout the country, taking into account regional specifics.

On March 3, the bulk of child and family payments are transferred to Mir payment system cards and bank accounts. On this day, a single allowance for children under 17 years of age and a pregnancy allowance, a monthly payment in connection with the birth or adoption of the first child, an allowance in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child, a payment for the care of a child under one and a half years of age for non-working parents, as well as a monthly payment for a child of a conscript.

On March 5, the monthly payment from the maternity capital is transferred. It is assigned to families with low incomes for children under three years of age and credited to bank accounts on a set date.

On March 6, working parents receive child care allowance for up to one and a half years. This payment is transferred through the employer or directly through the Social Fund, depending on the chosen registration method.

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The exact dates may vary slightly depending on the region of residence. You can specify the specific day of the transfer at the regional office of the Social Fund of Russia.

If payments are made through post offices, delivery is carried out not on one day, but on schedule. In March 2026, the benefits will be delivered by mail from the 1st to the 25th. The specific date depends on the department's operating mode and the delivery route. Information about the deadlines can be clarified at the liaison office or at the territorial division of the SFR.

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