The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced changes to the May 2025 payment schedule, with no disbursements scheduled between May 5 and May 12.
This delay affects millions of retirees, SSDI beneficiaries, widows, and veterans, who will now receive their payments starting May 14, 2025.
Despite the brief delay, the SSA has also confirmed a total of six payments in May, including a double SSI payment due to how the calendar falls.
Why There Are No Payments Between May 5 and May 12
Unlike most months, May 2025 includes an extended gap in the distribution of Social Security payments. After the May 2 disbursement for early retirees, the next round of payments doesn’t arrive until May 14.
This is due to the SSA’s standard practice of aligning retirement and SSDI payments with beneficiaries’ birthdates.
Here’s why the gap matters:
- Retirees who claimed before 1997 already received their May benefit on May 2.
- Recipients born after 1997 are paid according to their birthdays, spread across three Wednesdays during the month.
May 2025 Social Security Payment Dates Breakdown
To assist beneficiaries in planning their budgets, here is the complete payment calendar for May 2025:
| Type of Beneficiary | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| SSI for May | May 1, 2025 |
| Retirees who started before 1997 | May 2, 2025 |
| Birthdays from 1st to 10th | May 14, 2025 |
| Birthdays from 11th to 20th | May 21, 2025 |
| Birthdays from 21st to 31st | May 28, 2025 |
| SSI for June (Paid Early) | May 30, 2025 |
Important: All benefits are paid via direct deposit or Direct Express debit card. Allow up to three business days for the payment to arrive. If there is still no payment, beneficiaries should contact SSA support.
Early June SSI Payment – Why It Happens in May
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment for June 2025 will be issued early—on May 30. This occurs because June 1 falls on a Sunday, and the SSA never sends payments on weekends or holidays.
This means SSI recipients will receive two payments in May:
- One on May 1 (for May)
- One on May 30 (for June)
This does not mean extra money, just an adjusted schedule.
How to Know If Your Payment Is Delayed
If your payment hasn’t arrived within three business days after the expected date, follow these steps:
- Check your bank account or Direct Express card activity.
- Log in to your My Social Security account to verify payment status.
- Contact SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your local SSA office.
Always make sure your banking and contact details are updated to avoid interruptions.
While the gap in Social Security payments between May 5 and May 12, 2025, may cause concern, the SSA’s updated schedule ensures that all payments will still be made within the month.
With a total of six disbursements, including a double SSI payout, recipients should plan accordingly. Whether you are a retiree, SSDI recipient, or SSI beneficiary, staying informed of payment dates and updating your information is the key to receiving your benefits without issues.
FAQs
Why are there no Social Security payments between May 5 and May 12, 2025?
SSA aligns payments with birthdays, and the next scheduled payments begin on May 14 after early May disbursements.
Will there be an extra SSI payment in May 2025?
Yes. Since June 1 falls on a Sunday, June’s SSI payment is issued early—on May 30.
What should I do if I don’t get my payment by the due date?
Wait three business days, check your bank account or Direct Express card, and then contact SSA if the issue persists.