Social Security: When are benefits being sent out in 2025?

 (NewsNation) — As the new year begins, understanding the Social Security payment schedule for 2025 is essential for beneficiaries planning their finances.

Here's a look at when you can expect your benefits next year.

When are Social Security payments disbursed?

Social Security benefits are disbursed on Wednesdays, with the specific payment day depending on the recipient's birth date:

• Birth date 1st-10th: Payments on the second Wednesday of each month
• Birth date 11th-20th: Payments on the third Wednesday of each month
• Birth date 21st-31st: Payments on the fourth Wednesday of each month

For recipients who began receiving benefits before May 1997 or who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), payments are made on the third of each month. SSI payments are made on the first of each month.

Exceptions include children and spouses who receive benefits based on someone else’s work record. They get paid on the same day as the primary beneficiary. 

Payments falling on a federal holiday or weekend will be issued on the weekday immediately before.

Social Security payment schedule

January

Payments are scheduled to go out on Jan. 8, 15, and 22, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on Jan. 31.

February

Payments are scheduled to go out on Feb. 12, 19, and 26, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on Feb. 28.

March

Payments are scheduled to go out on March 12, 19, and 26. Since March 1 falls on Saturday, Supplemental Security Income is set to be sent in April.

April

Payments are scheduled to go out on April 9, 16, and 23, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on April 1.

May

Payments are scheduled to go out on May 14, 21, and 28, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on May 1 and May 30.

June

Payments are scheduled to go out on June 11, 18, and 25. Since June 1 falls on a Sunday, Supplemental Security Income is set to be sent in July.

July

Payments are scheduled to go out on July 9, 16, and 23, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on July 1.

August

Payments are scheduled to go out on Aug. 13, 20, and 27, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on Aug. 1 and Aug. 29.

September

Payments are scheduled to go out on Sept. 10, 17, and 24. Since September 1 falls on a federal holiday, Supplemental Security Income is set to be sent in October.

October

Payments are scheduled to go out on Oct. 8, 15, and 25, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on Oct. 1 and 31.

November

Payments are scheduled to go out on Nov. 12, 19, and 26. Since November 1 falls on a Saturday, Supplemental Security Income is set to be sent in December.

December

Payments are scheduled to go out on Dec. 10, 17, and 24, with Supplemental Security Income set to arrive on Dec. 1 and 31. January 1 would be a holiday — New Year’s Day.

What to do if I didn't receive my payment?

If you don't receive your payment on the expected dates, the SSA advises recipients to allow three additional mailing days before contacting the agency.