Is There a $1,000 Stimulus Payment in January 2026? Here’s What We Know

The State of Alaska is issuing a $1,000 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payment to eligible residents for 2025.

There is no new “stimulus” payment in January 2026, but final 2025 PFD payments are scheduled for early 2026.
 

When Is the January 2026 PFD Payment?

According to the Alaska Department of Revenue – PFD Division:

• 2025 PFD claims (and prior years) that are still “Eligible – Unpaid” as of January 7, 2026 will be paid on January 15, 2026.

So, if your 2025 PFD is still unpaid by January 7, 2026, expect the $1,000 (or applicable amount) to be deposited on January 15, 2026.
 

Who Qualifies?

To get the 2025 PFD, you must:

• Have lived in Alaska all of 2024.

• Intend to remain an Alaska resident indefinitely.

• Not claim residency in another state or country.

• Meet minimum physical presence rules if you were away more than 180 days.
   

How to Check Your Status

• Go to the official myPFD portal: myPFD.alaska.gov

• Log in and check if your 2025 claim is “Paid” or “Eligible – Unpaid.”

More helpful links you can explore:

• PFD Official Site: pfd.alaska.gov

• myPFD Portal: myPFD.alaska.gov

• Payment Schedule: pfd.alaska.gov/PaymentSchedule

• Contact PFD Division: pfd.alaska.gov/ContactUs

If your 2025 PFD is still unpaid as of January 7, 2026, the payment will be deposited on January 15, 2026, per the official schedule from the Alaska Department of Revenue – PFD Division.

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