Social Security Payments For December 2025: Here's When to Expect Yours

Core Insights - The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to nearly 74 million individuals each month, with payment schedules primarily based on beneficiaries' birth dates [1][7]. Payment Schedule - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are issued at the start of each month, with adjustments made if the month begins on a weekend or holiday [3]. - In December, the payment schedule is as follows: - Dec. 1: SSI payments for qualified individuals [8] - Dec. 3: Retirement benefits for those who began receiving them before May 1997 [8] - Dec. 10: Retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month [8] - Dec. 17: Benefits for individuals with birthdays between the 11th and 20th [8] - Dec. 24: Benefits for those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st [8] - Dec. 31: SSI payments for qualified individuals for January [8] Importance of Payment Timing - Understanding the payment schedule is crucial for Social Security beneficiaries, as they rely on fixed incomes to manage their budgets and financial obligations [4].