Summary
In December 2025, Social Security payments for millions of Americans will be distributed on specific dates based on birthdays or special payment schedules. The Social Security Administration has outlined a payment calendar to avoid processing all payments at once. There will also be a cost-of-living adjustment effective December 2025 for some recipients.
Key Facts
- Over 70 million Americans receive Social Security payments each month.
- Payment dates depend on the recipient's birth date or benefit type.
- December 2025 payment schedule includes dates on December 1, 3, 10, 17, and 24.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a January 2026 payment on December 31, 2025.
- SSI is for seniors with limited income, and people with disabilities or blindness.
- A cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will increase payments, starting December 2025 for SSI and January 2026 for other beneficiaries.
- This adjustment means about $56 more per month for an average retiree receiving Social Security.
