Social Security beneficiaries can expect a double SSI payment on October 2, plus three rounds of retirement checks later in the month. Here’s the full October 2025 schedule and the latest on the COLA increase.

Social Security remains a vital lifeline for more than 70 million Americans, offering steady income to retirees, disabled workers, and their families. Social Security payment dates for September and October 2025 are determined by the beneficiary's birth date,

As it was in February and May, SSI recipients will get two checks in the month of October. The October SSI payment is scheduled to be issued on Oct. 1, according to the SSA calendar, and the November SSI payment is scheduled for Oct 31. The November payment is issued early because Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.

Millions of people still prefer a paper check for federal income tax refunds. But President Trump signed an executive order to stop paper checks.

As it was in February and May, SSI recipients will get two checks in the month of October. The October SSI payment is scheduled to be issued on Oct. 1, according to the SSA calendar, and the November SSI payment is scheduled for Oct 31. The November payment is issued early because Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.