More than 7.4 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will not receive their usual monthly payment on schedule in November due to the first of the month falling on a weekend. Instead, the Social Security Administration has announced that the deposit for November benefits will take place a day earlier, on Friday, October 31.
Typically, SSI payments are disbursed at the beginning of each month. This situation mirrors a similar event that occurred in August when recipients received two checks: one on the 1st of the month and another on the 29th, since September’s payment fell on Labor Day. According to the SSA’s calendar, beneficiaries will also be receiving two payments in December, with additional funds for January being issued on December 31.
Payments for SSI and Social Security recipients are processed through direct deposit into bank accounts or via Direct Express Cards. This change was solidified by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which phased out paper checks completely by September 30.
Amid ongoing discussions around the government shutdown, it is notable that Social Security and SSI benefits will continue to be disbursed uninterrupted, despite many employees of the Social Security Administration being furloughed. These payments are classified as mandatory spending and do not require congressional approval.
Looking ahead, the remaining months in 2025 will see SSI recipients receiving two checks due to weekends or holidays. The relevant payment dates are:
– Friday, October 31, 2025 (November payment)
– Monday, December 1, 2025 (December payment)
– Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (January payment)
– Friday, January 30, 2026 (February payment)
– Friday, February 27, 2026 (March payment)
– Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (April payment)
– Friday, May 1, 2026 (May payment)
These arrangements offer reassurance to millions who depend on SSI benefits, ensuring that they continue to receive the financial support they need despite the challenges posed by external factors like government operations and holiday schedules.