If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in the United States, take note because there are several months this year when your money won’t arrive on the first day as usual. But don’t worry, your payment hasn’t been suspended.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) simply advances it when the first day falls on a weekend or holiday. This way, you’ll be sure to receive your funds on time, without delays due to the calendar.
Months without SSI payments in 2025
Take a close look at June, for example. June 1, 2025, is a Sunday, and the SSA doesn’t work on those days. The solution? You were paid on Friday, May 30. So don’t expect a new deposit in June, because you already received it at the end of May. It’s important to plan with this in mind so you’re not caught off guard at the end of the month. Review your payment schedule carefully.
This advance system means that there are specific months when you won’t see a new deposit on the first day. In reality, you received that money a little earlier. For 2025, make a note of these dates because there won’t be a direct payment at the beginning of these months:
- January: Payment arrived on December 31, 2024. Yes, just in time for last year’s holidays.
- March: You were paid on February 28th. February was a little more generous that month.
- June: As we said, you received it on May 30th. Nothing new in June itself.
- September: The money came in on August 29th. August ended with a bonus.
- November: Payment was made on October 31st. A little financial “trick or treat” at the end of the month.
- January 2026 (yes, next year): Your first payment of 2026 will be in your account by December 31, 2025. Happy New Year in advance!
Even if you don’t see a fresh deposit on the first day of these months, don’t worry. By the end of the year, you’ll have received your twelve full payments. It’s just a date change to avoid being caught short on the weekend. The key is to manage that advance money well.
How much SSI payment will you receive?
Well, the good news for 2025 is that the federal SSI maximum amounts increased slightly, thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This increase was 2.5%. So, starting in January 2025, the federal maximum amounts are:
- Eligible Individuals: Can receive up to $967 each month.
- Eligible couples: The joint maximum is $1,450 per month.
- Essential Person (someone caring for a beneficiary): Up to $484 per month.
Remember that these are federal maximums. The reality is that the exact amount you receive depends on your income, resources, and living situation. Additionally, some states add an extra supplement to the federal payment.
To know exactly how much you’re entitled to, and how your personal circumstances (such as other income or where you live) affect it, the definitive source is always the SSA. Its official website has all the necessary tools and calculators.