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When Will Your Social Security Checks Arrive? (What Beneficiaries Should Know)

December 22, 2025 · Personal Finance
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December Social Security and Disability Payments: What to Expect

The Social Security Administration publishes annual benefit payment calendars so recipients can plan ahead. These schedules apply to retirement benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and SSI.

December 2025 Retirement and Disability Payment Dates

For retirees and disability beneficiaries who began receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997, payments are issued based on birth date:

  • Wednesday, December 10 – Birthdays between the 1st and 10th
  • Wednesday, December 17 – Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
  • Wednesday, December 24 – Birthdays between the 21st and the end of the month

These staggered payment dates help the SSA manage the volume of monthly distributions.

Beneficiaries who started receiving benefits before May 1997, as well as those who receive both Social Security and SSI, follow a different schedule. Their December payment was issued earlier, on Wednesday, December 3.

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39 comments on “When Will Your Social Security Checks Arrive? (What Beneficiaries Should Know)”

  1. Dr. Thomas Calhoun says:
    June 6, 2026 at 6:46 pm

    I am 93 years old DOB 10/06/1932, with prostate cancer, and my SS has been reduced…why?
    I appreciate some help here, if possible.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  2. Sandra Moreno says:
    June 2, 2026 at 9:47 pm

    I’m going to get more money how much

    Reply
  3. Charles Williams says:
    May 17, 2026 at 1:55 pm

    how much?

    Reply
  4. Glenna Stewart says:
    April 14, 2026 at 3:50 pm

    Thank you

    Reply
  5. Linda Lenell Patterson says:
    April 12, 2026 at 7:50 pm

    When will I become eligible to retire? I was born 05/11/1965. the last 4 digits of my S.S.# are 2960,

    Reply
  6. Teresita Romero says:
    April 11, 2026 at 6:04 am

    Please send stimulus to my checking account instead of sending checks.

    Reply
  7. Susan says:
    April 9, 2026 at 5:35 pm

    Got Retired April 24 2025
    I still don’t know if I’m eligible for the check.

    Reply
  8. William a. Staggs says:
    April 6, 2026 at 2:21 am

    Believe the 2.8% missed me across~board $$3100 $3100 $$3100+ in pay$3100+ pay inappropriate. Thank you.

    review or audit my acc and make appropriate adjustments $12.00 raise on
    $3100 pay is inappropriate.

    Ank you

    William a. Staggs
    Cmsgt {ret} usaf

    6164811258

    P.s. believe I was short red in each category
    TH

    Reply
  9. Debbie Arnold says:
    March 28, 2026 at 8:14 pm

    Need more information

    Reply
  10. Raymond Osif says:
    March 28, 2026 at 1:18 am

    I retired in January 2026 I would like to know if I am eligible for SS, I am 66 years old.

    Reply
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