The Economic Times News

When exactly will Social Security benefits arrive in December 2025? SSI and SSDI deposit dates, the rare triple-payment glitch, and whether the new COLA rate applies

Social Security payments in December 2025 follow adjusted dates as holidays shift the schedule. SSI arrives on December 1, while regular Social Security checks land on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays based on birth dates. A rare change pushes the January 2026 SSI payment to December 31, creating a three-payment month for people who receive both SSI and Social Security and are paid on the third Wednesday. The new 2026 COLA does not apply in December.