For some Social Security recipients, May 2025 is a special month when they will get three checks hitting their bank accounts. This includes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who will get two payments in May—one for May and another for June.
This happens due to certain quirks in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar. If you’re someone who receives SSI, it’s important to know how this works and how it impacts your payments.
What’s Happening in May?
SSI recipients usually get one check a month, but in May 2025, they will receive two payments:
- The first payment will be for May 1, 2025
- The second payment will be for June 1, 2025 (which will be issued early on May 30, 2025, because June 1st falls on a weekend)
This happens every year when June 1st falls on a weekend, and it means no payment in June for those receiving SSI.
Three Checks for Some Social Security Recipients
Around 7.4 million Americans—especially those with disabilities or limited resources—receive SSI benefits. A large number of these recipients also get benefits from traditional Social Security.
If you are one of those individuals, this means you will receive three checks in May:
- May SSI Payment – May 1, 2025
- June SSI Payment – May 30, 2025
- Traditional Social Security Payment – Based on your birthdate, this will arrive on one of the Wednesdays in May, depending on when you were born.
Social Security Payment Schedule
- If your birthdate falls between 1st and 10th of the month, you receive your payment on the second Wednesday (May 14, 2025).
- If your birthdate is between 11th and 20th, your payment comes on the third Wednesday (May 21, 2025).
- If your birthdate is after the 20th, you get paid on the fourth Wednesday (May 28, 2025).
For those who started receiving benefits before May 1997, Social Security payments are made on the 3rd of the month, and if they also get SSI, the SSI payment will arrive on the 1st.
More Months with Two Checks: When Does This Happen?
These quirks in the calendar mean that SSI recipients will get two payments in August and October too. The two-payment months are:
- August 2025: August 1st (for August), and August 29th (for September)
- October 2025: October 1st (for October), and October 31st (for November)
And, just like in May, there will be no **payment in the month of September or November for SSI recipients.
SSI Payment Schedule for 2025
Here is a complete list of Supplemental Security Income payment dates for 2025, according to the SSA calendar:
- May 1, 2025 – May 2025 SSI Check
- May 30, 2025 – June 2025 SSI Check
- July 1, 2025 – July 2025 SSI Check
- August 1, 2025 – August 2025 SSI Check
- August 29, 2025 – September 2025 SSI Check
- October 1, 2025 – October 2025 SSI Check
- October 31, 2025 – November 2025 SSI Check
- December 1, 2025 – December 2025 SSI Check
- December 31, 2025 – January 2026 SSI Check
What is SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a benefit for individuals who are aged 65 or older, are blind, or have a qualifying disability. It is also available to children with disabilities who meet eligibility criteria.
People who earn more than $2,019 per month from work typically do not qualify for SSI benefits, as it is designed to help those with limited income or resources.
FAQs
Why will SSI recipients get two checks in May 2025?
SSI recipients will get two checks in May 2025 because the June payment is issued early due to June 1st falling on a weekend. They will also receive their May check on May 1st.
How many checks will some Social Security recipients get in May?
Some Social Security recipients will get **three checks** in May—two SSI payments and one traditional Social Security payment, depending on their birthdate.
What happens to the June SSI payment?
Since June 1st falls on a weekend, the June SSI payment is issued early on **May 30, 2025**, and no payment is made in June.
When is the next SSI check after May?
The next SSI check will be issued on **July 1, 2025**, for the month of July 2025.
What is SSI and who qualifies for it?
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a federal benefit for people aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled with limited income and resources. Children with disabilities may also qualify for SSI.
