SSI payment dates around December 2026
| Payment for | Due | Paid on |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | November 1, 2026 | Friday, October 30, 2026(early: a Sunday) |
| December 2026 | December 1, 2026 | Tuesday, December 1, 2026 |
| January 2027 | January 1, 2027 | Thursday, December 31, 2026(early: New Year's Day) |
| February 2027 | February 1, 2027 | Monday, February 1, 2027 |
Why this happens
SSI is paid on the 1st of every month. When the 1st falls on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, Social Security pays on the business day before, which can be the last business day of the previous month. That leaves one month with two deposits and the next month with none. The total you receive over the year does not change.
Make the January money last
The December 31, 2026 deposit has to cover January. There is no SSI deposit in January; the next one is Monday, February 1, 2027.
Two SSI payments in December: common questions
Why are there two SSI payments in December 2026?
SSI is due on the 1st of each month. January 1, 2027 is New Year's Day, so Social Security pays the January SSI payment early, on Thursday, December 31, 2026. Your regular December payment arrives Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Is the second SSI payment in December extra money?
No. It is your January 2027 payment, paid early. The amount is your normal monthly SSI.
Will I get an SSI payment in January 2027?
No. Because the January payment already arrived on December 31, 2026, there is no SSI deposit in January. Your next payment after that is on Monday, February 1, 2027.
Do Social Security and SSDI also pay twice this month?
No. Social Security and SSDI are paid once a month on your birthday Wednesday or the 3rd. Only SSI, which is due on the 1st, gets paid early into the previous month.
How should I budget for the early payment?
Treat the December 31, 2026 deposit as money for January. It has to last until your next deposit on Monday, February 1, 2027.
Related
Official sources
- Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2026 (PDF)(Social Security Administration)
- Social Security Handbook §121: Payment Dates(Social Security Administration)
- When will I get my benefits if the payment date falls on a weekend or holiday?(Social Security Administration)