New payments issued during May 2025 will be seen by millions of Americans depending on Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Thanks to the way the calendar falls, some people could find an unusual financial boost—up to three distinct deposits—this month.
Here is all you need know regarding eligibility, the payment schedule, and what to do should your check fail to arrive.
Why might 2025 bring extra payments?
While SSI participants usually get theirs on the first of each month, most Social Security users get just one monthly payment. But May adds a twist.
Given June 1 falls on a Sunday, the June SSI payment will be paid early, on Friday, May 30. As so, qualified recipients could get:
a May SSI payout on May 1
Depending on DOB, their normal Social Security disability or retirement benefit during May
A second SSI payout for June on May 30
Only those who get both Social Security benefits and SSI payments will find this triple-payment situation occurring.
May 25, 2025 Social Security payment calendar
Based on birthdates, the Social Security Administration operates strictly on a schedule:
Friday, May 2: For those began benefits prior to May 1997
Wednesday, May 14: Birthdays between the first and tenth
Wednesday, May 21: Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
Wednesday, May 28: Birthdates between the twenty-first and the thirty-first
These dates relate to both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and ordinary Social Security retirement payments.
May SSI payment calendar for 2025
For May, SSI payments consist:
Thursday, May 1: Normal May payment
Friday, May 30: Early payment for June
Early SSI payments are provided anytime the first of the following month occurs on a weekend or federal holiday.
Supplemental security income, or SSI, is what?
SSI pays low-income people monthly who are:
Older than 65 years old Blind
Show a qualifying handicap.
Children with disabilities may also be eligible. Generally speaking, adults must have limited means and income; monthly income below $2,019 qualifies.
Starting online, visiting a local Social Security office, or phoning 1-800-772-1213 can all be used to apply for SSI.
Paid a payment you missed. This is what you should do.
Should your Social Security or SSI payment arrive outside the expected date:
Wait three postal days; most payments come electronically and show up on schedule.
See your bank; occasionally delays start at the banking level.
Get in touch with the SSA; should no payment show up after three business days, phone 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security office.
Crucial notes for May
May 30’s second SSI payment counts toward June’s benefits; it is not a bonus.
Based on their birthday, those who only get Social Security—and not SSI—will still get just one payment.
April’s mistakes in missing or inaccurate payment notices seemed to be technical problems. If unsure, check your situation using your online SSA account.