The payment of December 2025 social security benefits will be made based on the birth date of the recipient although there is a special consideration of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments due to the federal holiday of the New Year. The majority of the beneficiaries will receive their monthly payment on designated Wednesdays, and SSI recipients will receive their January 2026 payment advanced to December 31, so that they will receive two payments in December and none in January.
Social Security Payments in December 2025
– December 3, 2025: the recipients who started benefits prior to May 1997 or receive both Social Security and SSI.
– December 10, 2025: Recipients with 1st -10th birthdays.
– December 17, 2025: Birthdays 11th -20th.
– December 24, 2025: Those born between 21st and 31st (Christmas Eve payment is usually delivered early).
– December 31, 2025: SSI January 2026 payment: Advanced due to January 1 holiday.
– January 2026 will not issue any SSI payments.
How Payments Are Delivered
– Payments are normally made early in date of payment.
– Paper checks can take many days to be received even after payment date.
– The recipients of both Social Security and SSI benefits should look at numerous paydays in December.
Planning for the Holidays
– SSI recipients might be wise to spend money because they will receive two payments in December and none in January.
– Are you sure about your means of payment and bank account to prevent delays.
– Visit Social Security immediately in case payments are not received within a few days of the scheduled dates.
Medicare Impact and Cost-of-Living Adjustment
– The majority of the beneficiaries will have 2.8% COLA that will be effective on the January 2026 payment (without December payments).
– The premiums of Medicare Part B will rise and this can impact on the net benefit levels of certain beneficiaries.
Table 1: Social Security December 2025 Paycheck
| Group | Payment Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSI Regular Payment | December 1, 2025 | Standard monthly payment |
| Social Security Pre-1997 or Dual | December 3, 2025 | Wednesday payment |
| Birthdays 1st–10th | December 10, 2025 | Wednesday payment |
| Birthdays 11th–20th | December 17, 2025 | Wednesday payment |
| Birthdays 21st–31st | December 24, 2025 | Wednesday (Christmas Eve) payment |
| SSI January 2026 Advance | December 31, 2025 | Early payment due to federal holiday |
| No SSI Payment in January | N/A | Due to December advance |
FAQs
Q1: Why do we have two SSIs in December 2025?
January 2026 payment is moved to December 31 since the first of every year is a federal holiday.
Q2: Will the SSI payments in January 2026 exist?
No, we have moved January payments to the 31 December, and no payments are made in January.
Q3: What happens in the event of my delayed payment?
Response Contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 in case payments are late after three days.
