October 2025 Social Security Payment Dates: Retirement, Survivor, and Family Benefits

Brett Hoppe
Published Sep 25, 2025

October 2025 Social Security Payment Dates: Retirement, Survivor, and Family Benefits

In October 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will continue its monthly payment schedule for retirement, survivor, and family benefits.

Millions of Americans depend on these checks to cover everyday expenses like housing, groceries, and healthcare, making it essential to know exactly when payments will arrive.

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October 2025 Payment Dates

Here’s the full schedule for retirement, survivor, and family benefits this October:

  • Friday, October 3 – Payments for those who began receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997.

  • Wednesday, October 8 – Payments for beneficiaries with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of any month.

  • Wednesday, October 15 – Payments for beneficiaries with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month.

  • Wednesday, October 22 – Payments for beneficiaries with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month.

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Final Takeaway

If you receive retirement, survivor, or family benefits, check your payment group above to know when to expect your October 2025 deposit.

Not sure what financial aid is available to you? Get the details here.

You can also confirm details anytime by logging in to your My Social Security account.

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