Here’s why SSI recipients will get double payments in May: Full 2025 schedule

Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are set to receive two payments in May, a result of timing shifts in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) calendar.

The adjustment will also impact the payment schedule in the months ahead, offering some recipients three deposits within May.

Double Payment Due to Calendar Quirk

According to the SSA, approximately 7.4 million Americans, many with disabilities or limited resources, receive SSI benefits each month.

In May 2025, recipients will collect two checks: the regular May payment and an early disbursement for June, as per a report by USA Today.

The first payment is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, while the second payment, covering June benefits, will be issued on Friday, May 30. This adjustment occurs because June 1 falls on a weekend, prompting the agency to advance the payment.

In June itself, SSI beneficiaries will not receive a separate payment, mirroring a similar situation that occurred in March.

Social Security Recipients May See Three Deposits

For Social Security recipients who also qualify for SSI, May could bring a third deposit.

Those who began collecting Social Security before May 1997 typically receive their retirement or disability payment on the third of each month. If they also receive SSI, they will see two additional deposits in May.

Meanwhile, traditional Social Security payments are generally issued on Wednesdays, depending on the recipient’s birthdate:

• Birthdates between 1st–10th: Payment on Wednesday, May 14
  
• Birthdates between 11th–20th: Payment on Wednesday, May 21
  
• Birthdates after 20th: Payment on Wednesday, May 28
  

The SSA calendar ensures that most Social Security recipients receive their funds reliably on these scheduled Wednesdays.

Upcoming Months With Two SSI Payments

May will not be the only month in 2025 when two SSI payments are issued. According to the SSA:

• August will see checks for August (August 1) and September (August 29)
  
• October will see payments for October (October 1) and November (October 31)
  

As in May and March, recipients will not receive a check during the calendar months of June, September, and November, respectively.

Full 2025 SSI Payment Schedule

The SSA has released the following key dates for SSI payments in 2025:

• May 1 (May payment)
  
• May 30 (June payment)
  
• July 1 (July payment)
  
• August 1 (August payment)
  
• August 29 (September payment)
  
• October 1 (October payment)
  
• October 31 (November payment)
  
• December 1 (December payment)
  
• December 31 (January 2026 payment)
  

Social Security recipients are encouraged to monitor their bank accounts and plan their finances accordingly, especially in months with altered payment schedules.

What is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income is a federal benefit program designed to assist individuals aged 65 and older, or those who are blind or living with a qualifying disability, and who have limited income or resources.

Children with qualifying disabilities may also be eligible. Adults earning more than $2,019 monthly from work typically do not qualify for SSI benefits.

FAQs

Why are there two SSI payments in May 2025?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is issuing two Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in May because June 1 falls on a weekend. To avoid delays, the June payment will be made early, on May 30.

Will there be an SSI payment in June 2025?

No. Since the June payment is being advanced to May 30, there will be no SSI deposit during the month of June.