Some Social Security recipients will notice an unusual pattern in their payments this year. You will be received two additional 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 receive two checks in November and none in December

SSI benefits are typically paid on the first business day of each month. However, because December 1st falls on a Sunday this year, the SSA will issue the December SSI payment early, on Friday, November 29th. As a result, recipients will receive their regular November payment on November 1st and an additional check on November 29th will count towards December. Therefore, no SSI payment will be made in December.

This is not the first time this has happened. 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 itself and recipients will need to plan their budgets accordingly.

SSI provides financial assistance to people with limited income and resources, who are age 65 or older, who are blind, or who have a specific disability – including children with disabilities. Generally, it is intended for those who earn less than $1,971 per month from their work.

For those receiving regular Social Security retirement benefits in November, payments will continue as normal. The SSA distributes these payments based on date of birth:

• November 13th: Birth dates between November 1st and 10th

• November 20th: Birth dates between November 11th and 20th

• November 27th: Birth dates between November 21st and 31st

SSI recipients need to be aware of these scheduling changes to manage their finances. It may seem beneficial to receive two payments in one month, but it's important to remember that none will follow in December. Beneficiaries are advised to set an appropriate budget to cover expenses in both months.

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