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Social Security January 2025 Payment Schedule: Everything You Need to Know

Social Security January 2025 Payment Schedule: Everything You Need to Know

Sandy Staggs

Social Security payments for January will start arriving on January 3 and continue through January 31, depending on your birthday and other factors. The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines when payments are made based on specific rules, which vary depending on when you started receiving benefits and the type of benefit you receive.

Here’s a breakdown to help you understand when you’ll get your payment and what changes to expect in 2025.

When Will You Receive Your Payment?

The SSA has a structured schedule for monthly Social Security payments. Here’s how it works:

  1. By Birthday:
    • If you were born after May 1997, your payment date depends on the day of the month your birthday falls:
      • 1st–10th: Payments are made on the second Wednesday of the month.
      • 11th–20th: Payments are made on the third Wednesday of the month.
      • 21st–31st: Payments are made on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
  2. For Older Beneficiaries:
    • If you started receiving benefits before May 1997, or if you also receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your payments are sent on the 3rd of each month.
  3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI):
    • SSI payments are usually sent on the 1st of the month, unless the date falls on a weekend or holiday, in which case the payment is sent earlier.

Key Dates for January 2025

Here’s the payment schedule for January 2025:

  • Friday, January 3:
    • Payments for those who receive SSI, live overseas, or started receiving Social Security before May 1997.
  • Wednesday, January 8:
    • Payments for individuals with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of their birth month.
  • Wednesday, January 15:
    • Payments for individuals with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of their birth month.
  • Wednesday, January 22:
    • Payments for individuals with birthdays between the 21st and the 31st of their birth month.
  • Friday, January 31:
    • Payments for those who only receive SSI and no other benefits.
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Important Note:
Since New Year’s Day (January 1) is a holiday, SSI payments for January will be sent out a day earlier, on December 31, 2024. Similarly, February’s SSI payment will be sent early on January 31, 2025, because February 1 falls on a Saturday.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2025

Senior citizens can expect a slight increase in their monthly Social Security payments in 2025. The SSA announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which translates to an average increase of about $50 per month. While this is lower than the 3.2% COLA in 2024, it aligns with the average annual adjustment of 2.6% over the past 20 years.

For example:

  • If your current monthly benefit is $1,900, the new COLA will raise it to approximately $1,950.

What to Do If You Don’t Receive Your Payment

If your Social Security payment doesn’t arrive on the expected date:

  1. Check with Your Bank:
    • Delays might occur with your bank or financial institution, so verify first with them.

Why This Information Matters

Staying informed about your Social Security payment schedule ensures you can manage your finances better and avoid unnecessary stress. It’s also important to note changes like COLA increases, early payments due to holidays, or updates to the SSA calendar.

For further details, refer to the Social Security Payment Schedule for 2025 to plan ahead.

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