New SSI Payment Schedule for 2025: What You Need to Know
Social Security – The 2025 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment schedule has been released, and it’s important for recipients to know when to expect their payments. Below is a detailed overview of the planned payment dates, including adjustments for holidays and weekends.
January and February Payments
The first SSI payment of 2025 won’t be made in January. Instead, it will arrive on December 31, 2024, due to New Year’s Day being a federal holiday. Similarly, February’s payment will be issued early, arriving on January 31, 2025.
March Adjustments
There will be no scheduled SSI payment for March 2025, but don’t worry—it’s not missing. Since March 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, payments will be sent on the previous business day, February 28, 2025.
April and May
Payments for April and May will occur as usual on the first day of the month, with no changes.
June Payment Changes
June’s payment will be delivered on May 30, 2025, due to June 1 falling on a weekend. This means recipients will see two payments in May, but this is not a bonus—it simply accounts for the adjusted schedule.
2025 COLA Increase
All SSI payments from January through December will reflect the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). The maximum benefit for individuals is $967, and for couples, it’s $1,450.
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July and August Payments
July and August payments will be sent on the first of each month without any changes.
Dual Payments in August
August 1, 2025, will be a special day for recipients who qualify for both SSI and retirement benefits. Those eligible for Social Security retirement payments scheduled for the third of the month will receive both payments on August 1—a double payday.
September Payment Changes
The September SSI payment will be delivered on August 29, 2025, because September 1 falls on Labor Day.
October and November Payments
October will feature two payment dates:
- October 1 for the October payment.
- October 31 for the November payment.
December and January 2026 Payments
December will also include two paydays:
- December 1, 2025, for the December payment.
- December 31, 2025, for the January 2026 payment.
Plan Ahead for Payment Adjustments
These early payments may require careful budgeting, especially in months with multiple paydays. Being aware of these schedule changes will help ensure smooth financial planning throughout 2025.
