The last months of the year always come with important Social Security payments in the United States, which is crucial for millions of beneficiaries. With November and December just around the corner, it is vital to be aware of the official calendar to avoid confusion. Each group of retirees, depending on their date of birth and when they began receiving their benefit, will get their check on specific days. The timing of these payments allows the Social Security Administration (SSA) to maintain a steady flow of mailings throughout the month.
Both those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments and those with retirement benefits should be prepared to get their payments before the end of the year. Therefore, it is essential to carefully review the dates each month, as some checks will be advanced due to coincidence with weekends or holidays.
Below, we break down the official Social Security schedule for the months of November and December 2024, so that all beneficiaries know exactly when to expect their money.
November 2024 Social Security Payment Dates
In the month of November, Social Security beneficiaries will get several payments based on their date of birth and the date they started getting the benefit. The key dates are listed below:
- November 1: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for all Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries.
- November 1: Retirees with benefits prior to May 1997 also get their check on this day.
- November 13: Retirees with benefits after May 1997 whose birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- November 20: Beneficiaries who get their benefits after May 1997 and were born between the 11th and 20th.
- November 27: Retirees receiving benefits after May 1997 and whose birthday is between the 21st and the 31st of the month.
- November 29: Advance payment of December SSI due to December 1 being a weekend.
This month also includes a December advance payment that falls on November 29, ensuring that all SSI recipients get their money early.
Social Security payment dates in December 2024
In December, payments are similarly arranged, with an additional check at the end of the month to ensure there are no interruptions in payments. Important dates are as follows:
- December 1: Retirees with benefits prior to May 1997 get their payment on this date.
- December 11: Beneficiaries with benefits after May 1997 and birthdays between 1 and 10.
- December 18: Retirees with post-May 1997 benefits whose birthdays are between the 11th and 20th.
- December 24: Beneficiaries with benefits after May 1997 and birthdays between 21 and 31.
- December 31: Supplemental SSI payment for December, due to January 1 being a holiday.
This calendar reflects the last payments of the year, where Social Security Administration (SSA) ensures that all beneficiaries get their payments early in cases where they coincide with weekends or holidays.