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Social Security Offices in Gardner, Massachusetts
Gardner is served by 1 published Social Security Field Office at 354 Main St Ste 2 (01440).
Compare local addresses, direct phone numbers, weekday hours, and closest branches for 9 nearby towns.
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1 Nearby Towns
9 Other Branches
6 Standard Hours
Mon–Fri 9–4 Direct Branch Listings
Gardner Social Security Office Listings (1)
Field Office #C69
Checking status…Gardner, MA 01440
354 Main St Ste 2, Gardner, MA 01440Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Gardner Social Security Office Map
Weekly Schedule
Gardner Social Security Office Hours
Standard Weekday Hours (Wed Closes 12:00 PM)
- Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Wait Times & Holidays
Best Time to Visit Gardner & Closures
Typical Wait Pattern & 2026–2027 Holiday Closures
Mon Very busy
Tue Good day
Wed Closes 12 PM
Thu Best day
Fri Moderate
Upcoming Federal Holiday Closures
NOV 11
Veterans Day Wed · Closed
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Day Thu · Closed
DEC 25
Christmas Day Fri · Closed
JAN 01
New Year's Day Fri · Closed
JAN 18
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mon · Closed
FEB 15
Washington's Birthday Mon · Closed
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Can You Skip a Trip to a Gardner Social Security Office?
🟢 Online or Phone
Replacement SSN card · Award letter · Direct deposit🟡 Book Appointment
Retirement · SSDI · SSI · Medicare (1-800-772-1213)🔴 Visit with Originals
First SSN card · Legal name change · Citizenship| Task | Best Method | Fastest Option | Gardner Visit Notes & Required Originals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace a Social Security card | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online at SSA.gov or by phone | Bring unexpired photo ID only if online replacement is unavailable. |
| Benefit verification (award) letter | 🟢 Instant Online | Download PDF online or call 1-800-772-1213 | No trip to a Gardner office needed unless urgent printed proof is required. |
| Update direct deposit or address | 🟢 Online / Phone | Online account or automated phone line | Can be completed without visiting a Gardner branch. |
| Apply for Retirement, SSDI, or Medicare | 🟡 Call First | Online application or phone interview | Call your local Gardner branch or 1-800-772-1213 to book an appointment. |
| Apply for SSI benefits | 🟡 Call First | Scheduled phone or in-person interview | Call ahead; bring income, bank, and residency documents. |
| First-time SSN card or legal name change | 🔴 Visit with Originals | Start online, then bring originals | Must present original or certified marriage/court order + unexpired photo ID. |
Nearby Branches
Other Social Security Offices Near Gardner
#1 Closest 9.6 mi
Fitchburg, MA 01420
881 Main St 1st Floor
(877) 319-0728 Open →
#2 Closest 23.5 mi
Worcester, MA 01608
51 Myrtle St
(866) 331-9069 Open →
#3 Closest 29.2 mi
Keene, NH 03431
9 Elm St
(877) 405-3651 Open →
#4 Closest 35.4 mi
Lowell, MA 01852
151 Warren St, Ste 300
(877) 746-9850 Open →
#5 Closest 36.0 mi
Framingham, MA 01702
One Clarks Hill, Suite 101
(844) 587-1390 Open →
#6 Closest 39.8 mi
Manchester, NH 03101
1100 Elm St, Suite 201
(866) 814-5408 Open →
Local Coverage (9 Towns)
Closest Social Security Office for Towns Near Gardner
| Nearby Town | Closest Listed Office | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Ashburnham, MA | Gardner office | 4.3 mi |
| Baldwinville, MA | Gardner office | 5.0 mi |
| Winchendon, MA | Gardner office | 8.0 mi |
| Petersham, MA | Gardner office | 11.3 mi |
| Barre, MA | Gardner office | 11.7 mi |
| Athol, MA | Gardner office | 12.2 mi |
| Orange, MA | Gardner office | 15.4 mi |
| Northfield, MA | Gardner office | 24.0 mi |
| Millers Falls, MA | Gardner office | 25.4 mi |
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Gardner Social Security Offices
How many Social Security offices are in Gardner, MA?
Gardner has 1 published Social Security Field Office at 354 Main St Ste 2 (01440).
What are the published hours for Gardner Social Security offices?
The published schedule for the Gardner field office is Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends and federal holidays.
What is the closest alternative Social Security office outside Gardner?
The nearest other mapped Social Security office is in Fitchburg, MA (9.6 miles away).
Do I need an appointment to visit a Gardner Social Security office?
Yes, most in-person tasks require an appointment. Call the direct branch phone number listed above or 1-800-772-1213 before visiting. Start online services at my Social Security (SSA.gov) ↗.
Is this an official SSA page?
No. SSA Office Finder is an independent public directory. Visit SSA.gov ↗ for official government instructions.
Official government portal: Social Security Administration (SSA.gov) ↗
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