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Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices observe 11 annual federal holidays. Offices are closed to visitors on these daysand telephone help from live representatives is not available. That will be the case on ThursdayDec. 25when federal government agencies close for Christmas Day.
Social Security offices will also be closed to the public on WednesdayJan. 12026for New Year’s Day.
Here is the Social Security holiday schedule for 2025:
- New Year’s Day: WednesdayJan. 1
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: MondayJan. 20
- Washington’s Birthday: MondayFeb. 17
- Memorial Day: MondayMay 26
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: ThursdayJune 19
- Independence Day: FridayJuly 4
- Labor Day: MondaySept. 1
- Columbus Day: MondayOct. 13
- Veterans Day: TuesdayNov. 11
- Thanksgiving: ThursdayNov. 27and FridayNov. 28
- Christmas: ThursdayDec. 25
When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday or Sundaygovernment agencies observe it on the preceding Friday or the following Mondayrespectively.
Under normal operationsSocial Security offices are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time. Appointments are required in most circumstances to get in-person service. Call Social Security’s toll-free national helpline (800-772-1213) or contact your local office directly to schedule a visit.
Upon arrivalyou can use the SSA’s mobile check-in service to notify staffsecure a place in line and get a notification when they're ready for you. You can also check in using on-site kiosks installed at most field offices.