Title: Iran’s November 2025 Subsidy Schedule Announced, Reinforcing Ongoing Social Support Framework
Introduction
In a move that underscores the government’s continued commitment to its social welfare policies, the schedule for the November 2025 cash subsidy payments has been officially confirmed. The disbursement will follow the calendar previously established by the Subsidy Targeting Organization, ensuring a structured and predictable transfer of funds to eligible Iranian households.
Staggered Payment Schedule
The subsidy distribution for the Persian month of Aban 1404 will be conducted in two distinct phases, targeting different segments of the population.
- First Phase: Households falling within the first to third deciles are scheduled to receive their subsidies on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Past experiences suggest that payments to this group may occasionally be processed ahead of the official date, a possibility that remains for the upcoming month.
- Second Phase: Families in the fourth to ninth deciles will see their subsidies deposited on Friday, November 21, 2025, with funds becoming withdrawable from midnight of the same day. Notably, payments for this group occur one day earlier in the latter half of the Persian year due to the 30-day duration of these months.
Payment Amounts and Eligibility
The payment amounts, which have remained consistent since May 2022, are tiered based on household size. The following table details the scheduled payments for November 2025:
| Decile | Payment Date | 1-Person Household | 2-Person Household | 3-Person Household | 4-Person Household | 5-Person Household |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st to 3rd | November 16, 2025 | 400,000 Tomans | 800,000 Tomans | 1,200,000 Tomans | 1,600,000 Tomans | 2,000,000 Tomans |
| 4th to 9th | November 21, 2025 | 300,000 Tomans | 600,000 Tomans | 900,000 Tomans | 1,200,000 Tomans | 1,500,000 Tomans |
Ongoing Refinement of Recipient Lists
The report highlights the ongoing process of refining the recipient lists to ensure the subsidies reach their intended targets. Since the beginning of the current Persian year (March 2024), nearly 9 million individuals from the eighth and ninth deciles have been removed from the subsidy roster. This policy of discontinuing payments to higher-income households is set to continue through November and beyond, reflecting the state’s strategic approach to optimizing its social safety net.