In the first week of May, 7.4 million Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients in the United States will get their monthly payments. May 1, 2025, the start of the normal cycle, will be marked by an unusual event: a second deposit scheduled for May 30, as a result of a weekend calendar change.

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the maximum sum for eligible couples will be $1,450, following a 2.5% rise announced in 2025, while single recipients can receive up to $967. This adjustment responds to the annual cost of living update, a method aimed to protect beneficiaries’ purchasing power against inflation.

Double SSI payments in May 2025

Not every beneficiary will receive the whole amount. The Social Security Administration reduces payments based on a variety of factors, including formal job income, accessible non-cash resources, and housing status. For example, for every $2 earned in official employment, remuneration is decreased by $1. Furthermore, those who live with others without making a financial contribution may see their benefits reduced by up to $342.33.

May 30, 2025 will not be a typical day. Because June 1 is a Sunday, the SSA will move the June payment to the final business Friday in May. This method, described in the agency’s operations manual, prevents delays when the original date overlaps with a non-working day.

Will SSI discontinue payments in June 2025?

In other words, all SSI beneficiaries will get double payments in May due to the advance payment matching to June 1 due to the SSA policy of not issuing deposits on weekends or holidays.

Those who rely solely on SSI will need to plan their budget to meet six weeks of expenses with the two May contributions, as the next deposit will not arrive until July 1. The experts recommend:

• Divide the May 30 monies into June costs.
• Avoid overdrafts because there will be no extra income in June.
• Monitor bank accounts, as some beneficiaries may receive payments a day sooner depending on their financial institution.

This parameter is only applicable to SSI. Social Security retirement or disability (SSDI) beneficiaries will continue to receive payments on June 3, 12, and 18 (depending on birth date). The mistake arises because SSI usually pays on the first of the month, whereas SSDI has a different timetable.

Recipients should not be concerned, according to an SSA official, because this is a date adjustment rather than a reduction in the quantity of payments: everyone should receive 12 payments every year, one for each month of the year.