Supplemental Security Income recipients are set to receive two payments in the month of May instead of one. It also won’t be the last time it happens this year, either. Read on to find out why you’re getting two payments, why this happens, and when it will happen again.
Supplemental Security Income is a program run by the Social Security Administration. It benefits qualifying recipients with limited income and resources and people with qualifying disabilities. Children who are blind or with disabilities may also qualify for SSI. If you just started receiving benefits, or you’re about to apply for SSI, we rounded up the payment schedule for the rest of the year so you don’t have to guess when your next check in coming. For more, check out 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 30th. 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 waver 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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