Social Security Christmas Eve payments today Dec 24: The December 24 deposit is for Social Security retirement, survivors, and SSDI beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of any month. Amounts paid on December 24 reflect 2025 benefit levels only. The 2.8% COLA for 2026 does not apply to this deposit. For new retirees in 2025, the highest monthly amounts (before COLA) generally ranged from about $2,831 at age 62 to $5,108 at age 70.