No Social Security Payments on These Dates in 2025, Confirms US Government

Posted on December 8, 2024December 7, 2024 by Mason Hart

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Social Security payments often follow a regular schedule, but important changes are set for 2025 due to Federal Holidays. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not schedule payments on Federal Holidays, and they ensure payments are sent on time by rescheduling them to the previous business day.

This change is important for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients and others who rely on these payments. The adjustment prevents delays caused by government offices and banks being closed on national holidays.

First Federal Holiday Will Impact SSI Payment

The first Federal Holiday of 2025, New Year’s Day, will affect the first SSI payment of the year. SSI payments are generally sent on the first of each month. However, because January 1 is a Federal Holiday, recipients will instead receive their payment a day earlier, on December 31, 2024.

This means that the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for SSI recipients will arrive just 24 hours ahead of schedule. This change offers relief to low-income Americans who depend on these payments to cover their expenses

Another Federal Holiday to Reschedule Payment in September

Another adjustment will come on Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2025. Since Labor Day is a Federal Holiday, SSI payments due on that date will instead be sent on Friday, August 29, 2025.

SSI payments are expected to be up to $967 for eligible individuals, and this change ensures the payment remains timely despite the holiday.

Full List of Federal Holidays in 2025

Here’s the complete list of Federal Holidays for the United States in 2025:

Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day
Monday, January 20: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, January 20: Inauguration Day
Monday, February 17: Washington’s Birthday
Monday, May 26: Memorial Day
Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day
Friday, July 4: Independence Day
Monday, September 1: Labor Day
Monday, October 13: Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27: Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day

The SSA aims to make these adjustments easy for recipients to manage, ensuring timely access to funds while accounting for Federal Holidays.

Mason Hart

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