Here’s when Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive their May payments and why some may see double deposits this month.
May Social Security SSI Payments: If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your May 2025 Social Security payments may look a bit different this month. Millions of low-income seniors, disabled adults, and children across the United States depend on these payments to cover essential expenses—and in May, some recipients may receive two SSI deposits instead of one.
Here’s a full breakdown of when SSI payments will arrive in May 2025, who qualifies for double payments, and why this scheduling shift is happening.
Social Security SSI May 2025 Payment Dates
| Payment Type | Payment Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SSI for May | Wednesday, May 1, 2025 | Regular monthly SSI payment |
| Early June SSI Payment | Friday, May 30, 2025 | June payment sent early due to June 1 falling on a weekend |
| SSDI / Social Security Only | Wednesday, May 8, 15, 22 | Based on birthdate schedule (see below) |
Why Are There Two SSI Payments in May 2025?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a fixed schedule. SSI is typically paid on the 1st of each month. However, when the 1st of the month falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is issued on the previous business day.
In June 2025, the 1st falls on a Sunday, so the SSA will issue June’s SSI benefits on Friday, May 30. This means some SSI recipients will receive two payments in May—but it’s not a bonus.
Important: This early June payment is not extra. It just appears in your May account activity but is meant to cover June expenses.
Who Will Receive Two Payments in May?
You will see two SSI payments in May 2025 if:
- You are currently enrolled in SSI
- You do not receive Social Security (SSDI or retirement benefits) separately
- Your benefits are directly deposited or mailed regularly on the 1st of each month
If you receive both SSI and Social Security, you may also see a third deposit in May (SSI on May 1, Social Security mid-May, and early June SSI on May 30).
What About Regular Social Security and SSDI Payments?
Social Security retirement and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits follow a birthdate-based payment schedule:
| Birthdate Range | May 2025 Payment Date |
|---|---|
| 1st–10th of the month | Wednesday, May 8, 2025 |
| 11th–20th of the month | Wednesday, May 15, 2025 |
| 21st–31st of the month | Wednesday, May 22, 2025 |
If you started receiving benefits before May 1997, your payment is typically sent on the 3rd of each month. That means your May 2025 Social Security check should arrive Friday, May 3, 2025.
What to Do If Your Payment Is Late
If your SSI or Social Security payment hasn’t arrived within three business days of the expected date:
- Check your bank account or Direct Express® card
- Call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213
- Visit your local SSA office (appointment recommended)
Tips for Beneficiaries
- Set up direct deposit for faster and safer payments.
- Use the My Social Security portal at www.ssa.gov to check your payment status and history.
- Budget wisely—June’s SSI payment will already arrive in May.
FAQs: Social Security SSI May Payments
Q: Is the extra SSI payment in May a bonus?
A: No. The second payment is June’s SSI benefit paid early due to the weekend schedule.
Q: Will there be a $200 increase in my May Social Security check?
A: Not yet. A $200 boost is part of a proposed bill—the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act—which is still pending in Congress.
Q: Can I receive both SSI and SSDI?
A: Yes. Some beneficiaries qualify for both and may receive multiple deposits in one month.