A man with a surprised expression looks at a red circle containing hundred-dollar bills, with a background of city skyscrapers. — Check the reason why there will be no SSI payments in November or January | Billion Photos, en.e-noticies.cat, Getty Images Signature

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Blunt warning from Social Security: many people aren't clear about this payment, check it out

The statement from the United States government clears up the doubts of thousands of beneficiaries: there will not be a payment on these dates

06/09/2025 18:28:00h

Miguel Cuartas Ortego

Social Security in the United States has issued a clear and firm message to all SSI beneficiaries. The topic has caused a lot of confusion, especially regarding the payment schedule at the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.

Many people don't understand why in some months they won't receive any money and in others there will be two consecutive payments. The government has explained that everything is due to the way the payment system is designed.

Questions about SSI payments clarified: Social Security responds

SSI, known as Supplemental Security Income, is usually paid on the first day of each month. However, when that date falls on a weekend or holiday, the money is delivered in advance. This is what will happen in the upcoming key months, and that's why the confusion has grown so much.

Woman with a worried expression while someone counts hundred-dollar bills in front of an ATM

The doubts about SSI have been cleared up by the government | Pixelshot, Photodjo

Social Security itself has confirmed that in November 2025 there won't be an SSI payment. The reason is that beneficiaries will receive two payments in October. The payment for October will arrive as usual, and in addition, the payment for November will be sent on October 31, since November 1 falls on a Saturday.

What will happen in the coming months with SSI

This means that in November, beneficiaries won't receive any extra deposit, although in reality they don't lose any money. Something similar will happen at the beginning of 2026. The agency has reported that in January 2026 there also won't be a payment, because beneficiaries will be paid in advance in December 2025.

Specifically, they will receive the regular December payment and, in addition, a second deposit for January on December 31. This has also surprised many people, since January 1 is a holiday throughout the United States.

Thoughtful man with glasses and a suit in front of several U.S. pennies

There will be months when these benefits will not be paid | Dean Drobot, Claudiodivizia

This way, the schedule will have two payments in October 2025, two payments in December 2025, but no payment in November 2025 or in January 2026. The explanation is simple: it's not that money is missing, but rather an adjustment due to the dates on which the first days of the month fall.

It's important for beneficiaries to organize their expenses well

The reaction among SSI beneficiaries has been one of doubt and nervousness. Some feared that Social Security was cutting benefits or that it was a policy change. However, the institution insists that everything remains the same and that the only reason is the calendar.

This notice aims to provide reassurance. The United States government emphasizes that no one will lose benefits, but it is important for beneficiaries to organize their expenses well. Months with double payments can generate euphoria, but then comes a month without a deposit, which can lead to mistakes if not planned carefully.

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