How soon do May’s Social Security payments arrive?

(NEXSTAR) – We’re more than halfway through April, which may have you looking ahead to when you’ll receive your May Social Security benefits.

Unlike other months this year, Social Security payments will arrive on a normal schedule in May.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, typically disbursed on the first day of the month, are scheduled to be sent on May 1. (The maximum monthly SSI benefit for eligible individuals in 2026 is $994, or $1,491 if they have an eligible spouse.)

Those who received Social Security before May 1997 can also expect their benefits on May 1. If they receive SSI as well, Social Security will be paid on May 3 instead.

All other Social Security benefits will be paid on Wednesdays based on the recipient’s birthday.

May 13: Birth dates on 1st through 10th

May 20: Birth dates on 11th through 20th

May 27: Birth dates on 21 through 31st

While holidays frequently upend the Social Security payment........

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