If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you might be surprised to see two payments in May 2025. But hold off on the excitement — it’s not bonus money.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is just adjusting for how the calendar falls. Let’s break down who gets the double payment, why it happens, and how it affects your future checks.
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Schedule
The SSA follows a pretty strict schedule for sending out payments, but it’s not the same for everyone. Here’s how it usually works:
| Birthday Range | Payment Day |
|---|---|
| 1st to 10th | Second Wednesday |
| 11th to 20th | Third Wednesday |
| 21st to 31st | Fourth Wednesday |
This payment pattern only applies if you started getting Social Security after May 1997. For those who started before May 1997, or if you receive both Social Security and SSI, your payment lands on the 1st of the month.
Now let’s talk about SSI — a need-based benefit for low-income seniors or disabled individuals. SSI normally arrives on the 1st, unless that day is a weekend or holiday. And that’s where May 2025 comes in.
Two Payments
So, why the two payments in May?
June 1, 2025, falls on a Sunday, and since the SSA doesn’t issue payments on weekends, the June SSI check is sent early — on Friday, May 30.
But you’re already receiving your regular May check on May 1. That’s how you end up with two payments in May — one for May and one for June.
| Payment Month | Payment Date(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | May 1 and May 30 | Two checks (May and early June) |
| June 2025 | None | June check paid early in May |
It’s just a calendar quirk — not an increase in benefits.
Future
This isn’t a one-time thing. The SSA moves payments anytime the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday. That means you’ll see multiple two-check months in 2025.
Here’s a quick peek at the schedule:
| Month with 2 Payments | Payment Dates | No Payment In |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | May 1 and May 30 | June 2025 |
| August 2025 | August 1 and August 29 | September 2025 |
| October 2025 | October 1 and October 31 | November 2025 |
| December 2025 | December 1 and December 31 | January 2026 |
So yes, you’ll see two payments in those months — but you won’t receive any SSI the month after. That’s why smart budgeting is key.
Tips
Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re receiving SSI. Two payments in one month means your next month’s check is just arriving early, not extra. No payment will be sent in the month following a double-payment month.
Make sure your bank account info is current to avoid any direct deposit issues. SSA never pays on weekends or federal holidays, which is why these calendar shifts happen.
It’s not extra cash, just a shifted schedule. If you plan ahead, you won’t be caught off guard next month.
So, if two SSI checks land in your account this May, remember — it’s not a mistake or a bonus. It’s your June benefit, just arriving a little early.
FAQs
Why are two SSI checks coming in May 2025?
Because June’s payment is sent early on May 30 since June 1 is a Sunday.
Is this extra money for SSI recipients?
No, it’s just your June payment sent early due to the calendar.
Will there be an SSI payment in June 2025?
No, June’s SSI check arrives early on May 30.
Does this affect Social Security retirement checks?
No, this mainly impacts SSI recipients, not retirement or SSDI checks.
What should I do with two SSI checks in May?
Budget carefully. One check is for June, not extra income.
