In October 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments will be made on two dates: the first payment will be on October 1, 2025, and a second payment will be made on October 31, 2025. The first payment covers the October benefit, while the second payment—which occurs because November 1 falls on a weekend—covers the November benefit. This results in SSI recipients receiving two payments in October, but the second payment is an advance for the next month, not an extra payment for the same month. This double payment occurrence is part of the regular administration schedule and happens when the first day of the following month falls on a weekend or holiday. SSI recipients receive their payments on the first of the month regardless of their birthdate.
The average SSI payment amount is up to $967 for an individual, with adjustments based on personal circumstances.
Here is a summary of the October 2025 SSI payment schedule:
- October 1, 2025: SSI payment for October
- October 31, 2025: SSI payment for November (early payment due to November 1 being a weekend)
The Social Security Administration advises recipients to plan accordingly as this is not an additional payment but a scheduling quirk to accommodate weekends and holidays.
