The Social Security Administration (SSA) helps millions of Americans with financial support, especially older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income families. One of its key programs is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This program is designed to prevent people from facing poverty, hunger, or not being able to afford their medicines.
Each year, the SSA releases a full payment calendar in advance. This helps recipients plan their monthly expenses better. In 2025, there’s something different about May and June—two SSI payments in May, but none in June. Here’s a clear explanation.
Why Are There Two SSI Payments in May 2025?
SSI follows a strict payment schedule. Usually, payments are sent on the first of every month. But when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is sent earlier. That’s exactly what happens in June 2025—June 1 is a Saturday.
So, instead of sending the June payment late, SSA moved it forward to May 30. That means in May 2025, SSI recipients get two payments—one on May 1 (for May) and one on May 30 (for June). Because of this adjustment, there will be no SSI deposit in June.
This change is not a bonus or an extra payment. It’s simply the June payment being sent early so people can manage their bills on time.
Other Months with Early SSI Payments in 2025
This early payment system happens a few times every year when the first day of a month falls on a weekend. Apart from May, this also happens in:
August 29, 2025: Payment for September (since September 1 is a Monday holiday)
October 31, 2025: Payment for November (November 1 is a Saturday)
Again, these are not extra payments but regular monthly deposits sent a few days early.
SSI Benefit Amounts in 2025
For 2025, the maximum SSI benefit amounts are:
$967 per month for an individual
$1,450 per month for a couple
These figures help people cover basic needs like rent, food, or medical bills. The amount you receive may be lower depending on your income and living situation.
Social Security and SSI: Can You Receive Both?
Yes, many people get both Social Security retirement benefits and SSI. Social Security payments are also scheduled based on birth dates:
People born from May 1 to 10 got their Social Security payment on May 14
Birthdays from May 11 to 20 receive payments on May 21
Those born after May 20 will be paid on May 28
So, if you’re getting both SSI and Social Security, you could receive three separate deposits in May 2025—May 1 (SSI), May 14/21/28 (Social Security), and May 30 (advanced SSI for June).
Social Security Retirement Benefits in 2025
Social Security retirement benefits are based on your earnings and when you choose to start taking the money. Here’s how it works:
If you retire at age 62, the maximum monthly amount is $2,831
At full retirement age (66 years and 10 months in 2025), the maximum is $4,018
If you delay retirement until age 70, you could get up to $5,108 per month
These amounts are only available to people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 35 years and earned a high enough income.
However, the average Social Security check in 2025 is about $1,976 per month. Most people receive less than the maximum.
SSI and Social Security benefits are an important source of income for millions of Americans. Knowing when payments arrive can help you plan your expenses. While May 2025 brings two SSI deposits, remember that there will be no deposit in June, as that payment was simply advanced.
Always refer to the official SSA calendar to stay updated and avoid confusion. These programs offer vital support, but it’s important to understand how and when the money will come to make the most of it.
