Check question

[Jon0026]

My son’s mom WMR updated and said her check would be mailed on 2/26. It’s be so long since I got a check, but I seem to remember it being sent before the date listed. Like direct deposit always comes before the date it says. At least it always has with me. Does anybody know if the checks are sent before the date it says on WMR. Hopefully this is the last year she thinks getting a check mailed is a good idea 🙄