If you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits, it's important to know when your payments are scheduled to arrive in 2025. The Social Security Administration (SSA) continues to follow its usual system, distributing payments based on the recipient’s birth date.
Here’s how it works:
This schedule applies to most Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor benefit recipients who began receiving benefits after May 1997. If you started collecting benefits earlier or receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your payment dates may differ. SSI payments are typically sent on the first of the month, unless it falls on a weekend or holiday—in that case, you’ll get paid the business day before.
Staying aware of the exact dates can help with budgeting and avoiding surprises. The SSA’s official website also provides an updated calendar to help you keep track of payment dates throughout the year.