Third round of December Social Security payments goes out in six days

Published December 18, 2025 7:00am ET



The third round of December Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in six days.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will receive this payment on Dec. 24

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