The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released the payment schedule for 2025, providing crucial information for millions of beneficiaries across the United States.
This guide outlines the payment dates for both Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients throughout the year.
Social Security payment schedule confirmed for this year for RSDI and SSI recipients
January 2025
January kicks off the year with multiple payment dates:
- January 3rd (Friday): Beneficiaries who applied before May 1997
- January 8th (Wednesday): Recipients born between the 1st and 10th
- January 15th (Wednesday): Those with birthdays from the 11th to 20th
- January 22nd (Wednesday): Individuals born between the 21st and 31st
- January 31st (Friday): SSI recipients (February 2025 payment)
February 2025
The shortest month of the year maintains a similar pattern:
- February 3rd (Monday): Pre-May 1997 applicants
- February 12th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- February 19th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- February 26th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
- February 28th (Friday): SSI recipients (March 2025 payment, in advance)
March 2025
March follows the established weekly Wednesday schedule:
- March 3rd (Monday): Those who began receiving benefits before May 1997
- March 12th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- March 19th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- March 26th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
April 2025
April introduces the first SSI payment of the month:
- April 1st (Tuesday): SSI beneficiaries
- April 3rd (Thursday): Pre-May 1997 applicants
- April 9th (Wednesday): RSDI recipients born between the 1st and 10th
- April 16th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 11th to 20th
- April 23rd (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
May 2025
May continues the pattern with an additional SSI payment:
- May 1st (Thursday): SSI recipients
- May 2nd (Friday): Pre-May 1997 beneficiaries
- May 14th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- May 21st (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- May 28th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
- May 30th (Friday): SSI recipients (June 2025 payment, in advance)
June 2025
June sees a slight adjustment due to the Juneteenth holiday:
- June 3rd (Tuesday): Pre-May 1997 applicants
- June 11th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- June 18th (Tuesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th (adjusted for Juneteenth)
- June 25th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
July 2025
July maintains the regular schedule:
- July 1st (Tuesday): SSI recipients
- July 3rd (Thursday): Pre-May 1997 beneficiaries
- July 9th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- July 16th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- July 23rd (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
August 2025
August combines the first two payments and includes an advance SSI payment:
- August 1st (Friday): SSI recipients and pre-May 1997 applicants
- August 13th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- August 20th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- August 27th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
- August 29th (Friday): SSI recipients (September 2025 payment, in advance)
September 2025
September follows the standard Wednesday schedule:
- September 3rd (Wednesday): Pre-May 1997 beneficiaries
- September 10th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- September 17th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- September 24th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
October 2025
October includes both SSI and RSDI payments:
- October 1st (Wednesday): SSI recipients
- October 3rd (Friday): Pre-May 1997 applicants
- October 8th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- October 15th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- October 22nd (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
- October 31st (Friday): SSI recipients (November 2025 payment)
November 2025
November maintains the regular schedule:
- November 3rd (Monday): Pre-May 1997 beneficiaries
- November 12th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- November 19th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- November 26th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
December 2025
The year concludes with the following payment dates:
- December 1st (Monday): SSI recipients
- December 3rd (Wednesday): Pre-May 1997 applicants
- December 10th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 1st to 10th
- December 17th (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- December 24th (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 21st to 31st
- December 31st (Wednesday): SSI recipients (January 2026 payment, in advance)
This payment schedule ensures that all Social Security beneficiaries can plan their finances accordingly throughout 2025. It’s important to note that while most payments follow a consistent pattern, there are occasional adjustments due to holidays or other factors.
The Social Security Administration has provided a detailed payment schedule for 2025, covering both RSDI and SSI recipients. Payments are generally distributed on Wednesdays, with additional dates for SSI beneficiaries and those who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
This schedule allows recipients to anticipate their payments and manage their finances effectively throughout the year.
FAQs
When do Social Security payments typically arrive?
Most payments arrive on Wednesdays, based on the recipient’s birth date.
How often are SSI payments made?
SSI payments are typically made on the 1st of each month, with some exceptions.
What if my payment date falls on a holiday?
Payments are usually made on the nearest non-holiday weekday.
Can I change my payment date?
Payment dates are set by the SSA and cannot be changed by individual recipients.