Supplemental Security Income recipients are getting two payments this month. The first payment arrived at the beginning of the month and the second will arrive towards the end of it. This isn’t completely uncommon, and can happen when the beginning of a month falls on a weekend or holiday. That’s just what’s happening this month.
Supplemental Security Income is a program designed to help individuals with low income or resources or those with qualifying disabilities. The application process can take time and requires several pieces of information to determine if you qualify, but once approved, monthly payments will be sent as long as you’re still eligible. There’s also a cap on how much you can receive in SSI money each month, which depends on your income and resources.
Whether you’re about to apply or just trying to find out more about SSI, we’ll lay out the payment schedule for the rest of 2025, why recipients will get two payments in May and whether this will happen again this year. For more, don’t miss how to apply for Social Security benefits.
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The SSI payment schedule for 2025
Here’s when you can expect to receive your SSI payments for the rest of 2025:
- Thursday, May 1
- Friday, May 30 (for June)
- Tuesday, July 1
- Friday, Aug. 1
- Friday, Aug. 29 (for September)
- Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Friday, Oct. 31 (for November)
- Monday, Dec. 1
- Wednesday, Dec. 31 (for January 2026)
Since June 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the payment will be sent on Friday, May 30. Other months this year where recipients will receive two payments in one month will include August, October and December.
Will other Social Security benefits come early?
No. For the most part, each Social Security benefit has a straightforward schedule, with only a couple of instances where it can differ from the typical timetable. For your reference, the Social Security payment schedule for May is below.
| If you’ve received Social Security before May 1997 | May 2 |
|---|---|
| If your birthday falls between day 1 and 10 of the month | May 14 |
| If your birthday falls between day 11 and 20 of the month | May 21 |
| If your birthday falls between day 21 and 31 of the month | May 28 |
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