When are May Social Security benefits being sent out?

(NewsNation) — Social Security payments are set to go out for May for the millions of Americans who rely on some form of Social Security income.

For those receiving Supplemental Security Income, May will continue four months of payments going out on the first of the month.

While SSI checks are typically sent out on the first, that may change if the first of the month falls on a weekend or holiday.

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May Social Security payments

The Social Security Administration staggers checks based on the recipient’s birth date. For May, the schedule is as follows:

• May 13: Birthdates between the first and 10th of the month

• May 20: Birthdates between the 11th and the 20th of the month

• May 27: Birthdates between the 21st and the 31st of the month

The full payment schedule for 2026 can be found on the agency’s website.

For SSI recipients, checks will be sent May 1.

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The SSI schedule for the rest of the year is set as follows:

• Friday, May 1, 2026 (Check for May 2026)

• Monday, June 1, 2026 (Check for June 2026)

• Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Check for July 2026)

• Friday, July 31, 2026 (Check for August 2026)

• Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 (Check for September 2026)

• Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 (Check for October 2026)

• Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 (Check for November 2026)

• Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 (Check for December 2026)

• Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026 (Check for January 2027)

If you are ever missing a payment, the SSA recommends first contacting your bank or financial institution to see if there is a delay. If there is no delay, you can call the agency at 1-800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security office.

You can use NewsNation’s Social Security calculator to estimate your monthly benefit.

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