Social Security Payment Schedule for 2025: Know Everything
According to Kiplinger, The first Social Security payments for 2025 will start arriving in January. When beneficiaries receive their payments largely depends on their date of birth. However, there are specific rules for those who received Social Security benefits before May 1997 or for individuals who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For these cases, Social Security payments are made on the 3rd of the month, while SSI payments are issued on the 1st. If a payment date falls on a federal holiday or weekend, beneficiaries can expect their payment on the nearest weekday prior to the holiday.
Estimated Average Monthly Social Security Check for 2025
Although the official cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for 2025 has yet to be announced, economist David Payne from Kiplinger estimates that it could be around 2.5%.
As of August 2024, the average Social Security monthly check for all retirement beneficiaries was $1,920.48, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). If the predicted COLA takes effect, beneficiaries would experience an annual increase of $576, translating to a monthly increase of $48.00. This would bring the average monthly benefit to approximately $1,968.48. While waiting for official confirmation of the 2025 COLA, beneficiaries can also explore average Social Security checks based on age.
Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments in 2025
To help beneficiaries plan, here are the confirmed payment dates for retirees in 2025:
Birth date on | MONTH | MONTH | MONTH |
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Birth date on | January | February | March |
1st – 10th | Wednesday, January 8 | Wednesday, February 12 | Wednesday, March 12 |
11th – 20th | Wednesday, January 15 | Wednesday, February 19 | Wednesday, March 19 |
21st – 31st | Wednesday, January 22 | Wednesday, February 26 | Wednesday, March 26 |
Birth date on | April | May | June |
1st – 10th | Wednesday, April 9 | Wednesday, May 14 | Wednesday, June 11 |
11th – 20th | Wednesday, April 16 | Wednesday, May 21 | Wednesday, June 18 |
21st – 31st | Wednesday, April 23 | Wednesday, May 28 | Wednesday, June 25 |
Birth date on | July | August | September |
1st – 10th | Wednesday, July 9 | Wednesday, August 13 | Wednesday, September 10 |
11th – 20th | Wednesday, July 16 | Wednesday, August 20 | Wednesday, September 17 |
21st – 31st | Wednesday, July 23 | Wednesday, August 27 | Wednesday, September 24 |
Birth date on | October | November | December |
1st – 10th | Wednesday, October 8 | Wednesday, November 12 | Wednesday, December 10 |
11th – 20th | Wednesday, October 15 | Wednesday, November 19 | Wednesday, December 17 |
21st – 31st | Wednesday, October 22 | Wednesday, November 26 | Wednesday, December 24 |
Benefits of Creating a My Social Security Account
Consider signing up for a my Social Security account to securely manage your personal Social Security information. This online account is particularly useful if you have concerns about mail theft or frequently travel, as it allows you to opt out of receiving certain notices by mail.
With a my Social Security account, you can easily manage various tasks, including:
- Requesting a replacement Social Security card
- Checking the status of an application
- Estimating future benefits
- Receiving updates about the COLA for 2025
- Updating your direct deposit information
- Accessing your Social Security 1099 form