In May 2025, Social Security retirement payments will be distributed on various dates based on the recipient’s birthdate or when they began receiving benefits. While some beneficiaries will receive their payments on May 2, others will not. Here’s a breakdown of the groups that will not receive their retirement payments on this date:
Those who started receiving Social Security benefits after April 30, 1997, will not receive their payments on May 2.
Instead, their payments are scheduled based on their birthdate:
- Birth dates between the 1st and 10th: Payments are made on the second Wednesday of the month, which falls on May 14.
- Birth dates between the 11th and 20th: Payments are made on the third Wednesday of the month, which falls on May 21.
- Birth dates between the 21st and 31st: Payments are made on the fourth Wednesday of the month, which falls on May 28.
Additionally, individuals who receive only Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and do not qualify for Social Security retirement benefits will not receive a retirement payment on May 2. Their SSI payments are typically made on the first day of the month, which is May 1 in this case.
It’s also important to note that any beneficiary who fails to meet eligibility requirements, such as reporting income above allowable limits or failing to update personal information, may face a suspension or cancellation of their benefits. However, this is not directly related to the payment date but rather to compliance with program rules.
Overall, while some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their payments on May 2, others will receive theirs on different dates based on their specific circumstances.