We all like to celebrate Christmas with our family and also open the presents that the man in red leaves for us in the fireplace, right? That’s why on December 25, all Social Security Administration (SSA) offices in the country will be closed due to the holiday (it’s Christmas time!) So, if you need to do any paperwork in person on that day, be proactive and get organized for next week.
Key dates: when will the SSA close?
As part of the national holiday calendar in the United States, December 25 is one of those days when government activity will take a break, as well as the SSA, banks and private sector businesses will also close. We know this can be a problem for many of you who need to complete important tasks (such as Social Security applications, updating information, or resolving payment issues), however, offices will remain closed, so if you need to complete any in-person activity, either wait until the next day or access the official SSA website to complete the necessary paperwork online.
What other dates are considered federal holidays in 2025?
Grab a pen and write down the following dates on your calendar, because in addition to December 25, the SSA plans to close on other commemorative days:
- New Year’s Day: January 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: third Monday in January
- Presidents’ Day: third Monday in February
- Memorial Day: last Monday in May
- Juneteenth: June 19
- Independence Day: July 4
- Labor Day: first Monday in September
- Columbus Day: second Monday in October
- Veterans Day: November 11
- Thanksgiving Day: fourth Thursday in November
- Christmas: December 25
Now you won’t have the excuse of saying that you were caught off guard by the closure on these days! You still have time to plan your procedures if they coincide with any of these days
What happens if my payment falls on a holiday?
One of the most common questions is what happens if the Social Security benefit payment date falls on a holiday. The SSA has a clear protocol to ensure that payments are not affected: If the regular payment day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, they will send benefits on the business day before the scheduled date. This means that although the offices will be closed on December 25, payments will not be delayed and will instead be issued in advance. For example, if the payment was scheduled for Wednesday, December 25, it will be issued on Tuesday, December 24, so the SSA can ensure that beneficiaries can count on their funds without experiencing any delays.
What do you need to do to prepare for the closing?
You don’t have to do anything, but if you have to complete any transaction on December 25, here are some tips:
- If you need to complete the transaction in person, schedule your visit before December 24.
- Check the official website: Many procedures can be completed online, such as applying for benefits or updating information.
- Check the payment schedule: If you have questions about your payment date, check the official Social Security schedule.
What services does the SSA offer online?
Remember that even though the physical office is closed, the online version never closes its doors. There you can carry out various procedures that we also describe below:
- Request SSA benefits (such as retirement or disability)
- Check the status of an application
- Access your personal account to manage important information.
- Request a replacement Social Security card in case of loss
- Update personal information
- Check payments and calendars.
The best thing about this is that it is active 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and, above all, you will save waiting time and unnecessary travel!
So, don’t hesitate, if you have an important date to carry out your procedures, click here!