In May 2025, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two payments due to adjustments in the Social Security Administration (SSA) schedule. These changes aim to maintain the regular flow of benefits despite calendar shifts.
Double Payment in May: What You Need to Know
SSI beneficiaries can expect their first payment for May on Thursday, May 1. The second payment, which technically covers June, will arrive early on Friday, May 30. This advance payment is a result of June 1 falling on a Sunday, prompting the SSA to issue the funds ahead of schedule.
Approximately 7.4 million Americans rely on SSI, including individuals with disabilities and those with limited financial resources. For beneficiaries who also receive traditional Social Security benefits, May will bring a total of three deposits: two from SSI and one from the regular Social Security program.
Why Does This Happen?
This overlap in payments typically occurs when standard payment dates fall on weekends or holidays. The SSA’s policy ensures recipients still receive their funds without delay, even if it means disbursing payments earlier than usual.
Full 2025 SSI Payment Schedule
Here’s a quick look at the SSI payment dates for the rest of 2025:
- May 1, 2025 – May payment
- May 30, 2025 – June payment
- July 1, 2025 – July payment
- August 1, 2025 – August payment
- August 29, 2025 – September payment
- October 1, 2025 – October payment
- October 31, 2025 – November payment
- December 1, 2025 – December payment
- December 31, 2025 – January 2026 payment
Notably, months like June and September will have no direct SSI payment because their deposits are advanced to the prior month.
Regular Social Security Payments
For those receiving traditional Social Security benefits, payment dates are based on birth dates:
- Born 1st–10th: May 14
- Born 11th–20th: May 21
- Born after 20th: May 28
Beneficiaries who started receiving payments before May 1997 will get their Social Security payment early, on May 2.
Understanding SSI vs. Other Programs
The SSI program is different from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which supports disabled workers with a qualifying work history. While some individuals qualify for both SSI and SSDI, they are distinct programs with separate requirements and payment schedules.