If you or someone in your household receives Social Security, the next few weeks are important to watch. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the full payment schedule for May and June 2025 — and it includes key dates, changes for federal holidays, and even an early “surprise” SSI payment.
Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits each month, including retirees, people with disabilities, survivors, and low-income individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Knowing when your payment arrives can help you plan ahead — especially as some dates shift due to weekends or holidays.
Remaining May 2025 Payments and Early SSI Deposit
So far in May, the SSA has already issued payments to several groups:
- May 1: SSI recipients
- May 2: Pre-May 1997 beneficiaries and those who receive both SSI and Social Security (advanced due to weekend)
- May 14: Recipients born between the 1st and 10th (post-May 1997)
If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th, and you started receiving benefits after May 1997, you can expect your next payment on May 21. Those born between the 21st and 31st will receive theirs on May 28.
Additionally, SSI recipients will receive a second payment on May 31. But be aware: this is not an extra benefit — it’s simply June’s SSI payment issued early because June 1 falls on a Sunday.
June 2025 Payment Schedule Adjusted for Federal Holiday
June brings some calendar changes as well. The first payment of the month will go to recipients who began receiving benefits before May 1997 — their deposit will arrive on Tuesday, June 3.
For all other beneficiaries (those receiving benefits post-May 1997), the birth-date-based schedule applies:
- June 11: Born between the 1st and 10th
- June 18: Born between the 11th and 20th (adjusted for Juneteenth holiday)
- June 25: Born between the 21st and 31st
The early June 18 payment accounts for the Juneteenth federal holiday on June 19, which would otherwise delay processing.
How Much You Can Receive: Maximum Monthly Amounts
The SSA outlines maximum amounts depending on benefit type and age:
- Retirement:
- Up to $2,831 if claimed at age 62
- Up to $4,018 at full retirement age (66 years, 8 months for those born in 1958)
- Up to $5,108 if delayed until age 70
- Disability (SSDI):
- Average: $1,580
- Maximum: $4,018, depending on work history and earnings
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI):
- $967 for individuals
- $1,450 for eligible couples
- $484 for “essential persons” who provide support
- Note: Some states offer supplemental SSI payments above the federal base
Stay Updated as More Payment Dates Approach
If you’re receiving any form of Social Security, it’s a good idea to note these dates and watch for changes tied to holidays or scheduling quirks. While some early payments may feel like bonuses, they are simply adjustments — not extra deposits.
Stay tuned for any updates to summer payment calendars and other benefit adjustments throughout the year.
Original Reporting and Sources
- Social Security Administration (SSA): https://www.ssa.gov
- AS USA: https://en.as.com/latest_news/social-security-payment-schedule-2025-dates-and-amounts-in-may-and-june-n/