December Social Security Payment Schedule: When to Expect Your Payment

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As December approaches, Social Security recipients should prepare for their payment schedules and anticipate an increase in benefits. In December 2025, payments will follow the traditional distribution timetable established by the Social Security Administration.

December Social Security Payment Schedule

Social Security payments for December will be issued on the following dates, based on beneficiaries’ birthdates:

Dec. 3, 2025: Recipients born before May 1997.
Dec. 10, 2025: Birthdays from the 1st to the 10th.
Dec. 17, 2025: Birthdays from the 11th to the 20th.
Dec. 24, 2025: Birthdays from the 21st to the 31st.

January Payment Schedule

For January 2026, Social Security payments will also follow the same structured schedule:

Jan. 14, 2026: Birthdays from the 1st to the 10th.
Jan. 21, 2026: Birthdays from the 11th to the 20th.
Jan. 28, 2026: Birthdays from the 21st to the 31st.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment Schedule

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive payments on the following dates:

Dec. 1, 2025: Check for December 2025.
Dec. 31, 2025: Check for January 2026.
Jan. 30, 2026: Check for February 2026.
Feb. 27, 2026: Check for March 2026.
Apr. 1, 2026: Check for April 2026.
May 1, 2026: Check for May 2026.
Jun. 1, 2026: Check for June 2026.

Upcoming Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Starting in January 2026, recipients will notice a significant increase in their benefits due to a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). On average, this adjustment will result in an increase of approximately $56 per month.

Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI provides financial assistance to individuals aged 65 or older, blind individuals, or those with qualifying disabilities who have limited income or resources. Eligibility for SSI generally applies to adults with monthly wages below $2,019. Individuals who believe they may qualify for SSI should initiate the application process online or contact their nearest Social Security office.

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