Some Social Security recipients will notice an unusual pattern in their payments this year. They’ll receive two Supplemental Security Income (SSI) checks in November but none in December. This payment schedule is due to how the Social Security Administration (SSA) handles payment dates when the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday.
SSI recipients will get two checks in November and none in December
SSI benefits are typically disbursed on the first business day of each month. However, since December 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the SSA will issue December’s SSI payment early, on Friday, November 29. As a result, recipients will get their regular November payment on November 1 and an additional check on November 29, which counts for December. As a result, no SSI payment will be issued in December.
This isn’t the first time this has occurred. SSI beneficiaries experienced a similar situation earlier this year when they received two payments in August and none in September. The 2025 calendar shows that this pattern will repeat, requiring recipients to plan their budgets accordingly.
SSI provides financial assistance to individuals with limited income and resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have qualifying disabilities—including children with disabilities. Generally, it’s for those who earn less than $1,971 per month from work.
Payments will continue as usual for those receiving regular Social Security retirement benefits in November. The SSA distributes these payments based on birth dates:
- November 13: Birth dates between the 1st and 10th
- November 20: Birth dates between the 11th and 20th
- November 27: Birth dates between the 21st and 31st
SSI recipients need to be aware of these scheduling changes to manage their finances. Receiving two payments in one month might seem advantageous, but it’s important to remember that none will follow in December. Beneficiaries are encouraged to budget accordingly to cover expenses throughout both months.
