Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in December 2025: the regular December benefit on December 1 and an early January 2026 payment on December 31 due to January 1 being a federal holiday. Those receiving both SSI and Social Security (or who started benefits before May 1997) may see three payments total: SSI on December 1, Social Security on December 3, and early January SSI on December 31.
Why Double (or Triple) Payments Occur
SSI payments are always issued on the 1st of the month, but shift to the prior business day if it falls on a weekend/holiday. December 1 is normal SSI; December 31 covers January (no January SSI deposit). This is not extra money—it’s timing to ensure funds arrive before expenses. Social Security follows birthdate Wednesdays or special rules.
Who Gets Double/Triple Payments
| Group | Payments in December |
|---|---|
| SSI-only | 2 (Dec 1 & Dec 31) |
| SSI + SS (or pre-May 1997) | 3 (Dec 1 SSI, Dec 3 SS, Dec 31 SSI) |
| SS-only (birthdays 1st-10th) | 1 (Dec 10) |
| SS-only (11th-20th) | 1 (Dec 17) |
| SS-only (21st-31st) | 1 (Dec 24) |
How to Check Your Eligibility
mySocialSecurity Account: Log in at ssa.gov/myaccount to view payment history/schedule.
Award Letter: Confirms your date/group.
Call SSA: 1-800-772-1213 (Mon-Fri 8am-7pm) or local office.
Direct Deposit: Funds post by midnight local; checks take 3+ days.
Budget Tip: Treat Dec 31 as January funds—save separately to avoid shortfalls.
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FAQs
Q1: Is this a bonus payment?
No—Dec 31 is January SSI paid early; no January deposit follows.
Q2: Who gets three payments?
SSI + SS recipients (Dec 1, 3, 31).
Q3: How do I confirm my dates?
Use mySocialSecurity or call SSA.
