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Social Security Payments Arriving Early for Millions in December

Washington D.C. – Around 7.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see their December payments arrive within the first week of the month, marking the end of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) 2025 payment schedule. In a rare occurrence, some beneficiaries will also receive an extra payment on December 31st, due to the January 1st holiday.

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be the first to receive their payments, with the December disbursement scheduled for Monday, December 1st. This marks the first of two SSI payments in December, because the January 2026 payment will be distributed on Wednesday, December 31st, a day earlier than normal due to New Year’s Day. SSI is a needs-based program for individuals with limited income and resources who are over 65 or have a disability, and eligibility isn’t based on social security tax contribution. The average monthly SSI payment is $717.84, with a maximum of $967 for individuals and $1,450 for qualifying couples. Some states also offer supplemental payments to SSI recipients.

Beneficiaries receiving retirement, survivor, or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits will receive their payments on one of three Wednesdays in December, determined by their birth date:

  • December 10: Individuals born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
  • December 17: Individuals born between the 11th and 20th of any month.
  • December 24: Individuals born between the 21st and 31st of any month.

Individuals who receive both SSI and Social Security benefits will get their SSI payment on December 1st and their Social Security payment on December 3rd.

The complete 2025 and 2026 Social Security payment schedules are available on the SSA’s official website.

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