Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get two checks in May, but no check in June.

The next round of May Social Security payments will head out to recipients soon. We have the payment schedule for the month.

Here’s when you can expect to receive your Social Security check in May: It’s important to note that if you started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997, your payment will arrive on the 3rd of each month—therefore, you’ll receive your May payment on May 3, 2025.