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.

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's second round of benefits is coming this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments.

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.

Find out when you can expect your 2025 Social Security payments and the date you get paid when your scheduled day falls on a holiday.