Key Facts

• Social Security offices will be closed on December 25, 2025.
• Offices will be open on December 24th and 26th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Staffing during these days will be voluntary and mostly remote.
• Direct deposit payments will not be affected by holiday closures.
• Paper checks may experience delays due to holiday mail volume.
• Beneficiaries can manage their Social Security information online at ssa.gov.myaccount.
• Only 1% of beneficiaries still receive paper checks, and switching to direct deposit can prevent delays.
• The Christmas closure is the only complete shutdown; offices have normal schedules before and after this date.