Over 70 million Americans receive social security payments each month.
Retirement, spousal, and survivor benefits are distributed at various times during the month, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI)-which offers assistance to elderly, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources-is typically paid at the beginning of each month.
May 2025 Social Security Payment Dates
In May, Social Security benefits will be paid on the following dates:
Thursday, May 1: Regular SSI payments.
Friday, May 2: Retirement benefits for those who have been collecting checks since before May 1997 and retirees who also collect SSI benefits.
Wednesday, May 14: Retirement, spousal and survivor benefits for those born between the 1st and 10th of any calendar month.
Wednesday, May 21: Retirement, spousal and survivor benefits for those born between the 11th and 20th.
Wednesday, May 28: Retirement, spousal and survivor benefits for those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st.
Friday, May 30: Regular SSI payments for June.
What if you don’t receive your payment on the due date?
If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, allow three additional mailing days before contacting the Social Security Administration.
Why two SSI payments in May?
Because June 1 falls on a Sunday, SSI recipients will get their June payment early, on May 30.
