The Social Security Administration (SSA) has already determined which beneficiaries will receive their next payments this month.
In July 2025, the Social Security Administration continued to make monthly deposits for millions of beneficiaries in the United States.
Those born between the 1st and 20th will no longer be paid on July 26. This does not imply that they will lose their money, but rather that the payment schedule has a clear logic based on the date of birth.
How does the Social Security payment schedule work?
The Social Security Administration bases its monthly schedule on the birth date of each registered beneficiary. According to the SSA, deposits are distributed as follows:
Born from the 1st to the 10th: they are paid on the second Wednesday of the month.
Born from the 11th to the 20th: they are paid on the third Wednesday of the month.
Born from the 21st to the 31st: they are paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month.
What happens to the July 26 Social Security payment?
On July 26, 2025, the SSA will not make deposits. Payments scheduled for the fourth week of the month, i.e. for those born between the 21st and 31st, will be issued on Wednesday, July 23rd, as per the official schedule.
So, if you were born between the 1st and 20th, your payment was already made on July 10 or 17, depending on your date range. That’s why you won’t receive anything on the 26th, and there’s no mistake or cancellation
In July 2025, the SSA continues to pay an average of $1,900 to $2,000 per month to retirees, depending on their years of contributions and age at retirement.
In addition, people receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Benefits (SSDI) are also receiving payments on their own schedule, which is generally on the first of the month, although it may be earlier if it falls on a weekend.
Who qualifies to receive these payments?
Retired people who have contributed during their working lives.
People with a disability approved by the SSA.
Widows, widowers and other family beneficiaries in some cases.
SSI beneficiaries, usually low-income people, over 65 years of age or with disabilities.
If you choose to receive your money via direct deposit, make sure your bank account information is up to date. If you choose to receive a physical check, it may take longer to arrive depending on the type of delivery.
Payments for SSI beneficiaries
People enrolled in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides financial assistance to low-income seniors and people with disabilities, receive payments on the first of each month, assuming it does not fall on a weekend or holiday.
This July, the corresponding deposit was issued on Tuesday, July 1, with no changes to the schedule.
