If you’re one of the millions of Americans relying on Social Security or SSI, you’ll want to mark your calendar — because some payments are arriving earlier than usual in June 2025. Thanks to how the dates fall this month, certain beneficiaries will see their money hit their accounts before the month even begins.
Whether you receive retirement, disability, survivor benefits, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), knowing your exact payment date can help you budget, pay bills, and plan ahead with confidence. Here’s a detailed look at how the Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out benefits this June.
SSI Comes Early This Month — Here’s Why
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is typically paid on the 1st of each month, but not this time. June 1, 2025, falls on a Sunday, and the SSA never issues payments on weekends or federal holidays. To make sure recipients aren’t left waiting, the SSA is sending out SSI payments on Friday, May 30, 2025 instead.
This might feel like a nice early bonus, but it’s important to understand: This May 30 payment counts for June, so there won’t be another SSI deposit once the new month begins.
Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Survivor Benefits — Who Gets Paid When?
If you receive regular Social Security benefits — whether it’s retirement, disability (SSDI), or survivor benefits — your payment date is based on your birthday and the date you first started receiving benefits.
Here’s how it breaks down for June 2025:
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June 3, 2025 (Tuesday): If you started receiving Social Security before May 1997, your payment will arrive on this date — always the 3rd of the month, regardless of birthday.
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June 11, 2025 (Wednesday): If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, your payment is scheduled for the second Wednesday.
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June 18, 2025 (Wednesday): Birthdays from the 11th to the 20th get paid on the third Wednesday of the month.
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June 25, 2025 (Wednesday): Those born from the 21st to the 31st will receive their payment on the fourth Wednesday.
This staggered schedule helps keep the system running smoothly and ensures payments go out efficiently without overloading the network.
What If Your Payment Is Late or Missing? Here’s What to Do
If your payment doesn’t show up when expected, don’t panic just yet. The SSA recommends waiting at least three business days before reporting a missing payment. In the meantime, double-check your bank account, and confirm your expected payment date based on your birthday.
Still missing? Here’s how to get help:
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Call the SSA at 1-800-772-1213
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Visit your local SSA office
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Or log into your account
Why This Matters for Your Budget
For millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and low-income seniors, Social Security payments aren’t just important — they’re a lifeline. Knowing exactly when your check is coming allows you to plan for rent, groceries, medical bills, and other essentials.
So whether you’re set to receive your benefits at the start of the month or later in June, knowing your exact pay date gives you the power to stay on top of your finances.
As always, stay alert to scams and always check your payment info through official SSA sources. Being proactive means being protected.
