Millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are getting their monthly benefits a bit earlier than expected this month. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially confirmed that SSI payments scheduled for June 1 will be sent out on Friday, May 30, 2025, instead.
This early disbursement is due to a calendar adjustment. Because June 1 falls on a Sunday, the SSA will move the payment to the last business day before the weekend, which is May 30. The agency does not issue payments on weekends or federal holidays.
Who Is Getting Paid Early?
The early payment specifically applies to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, a group made up of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people with limited financial resources. SSI is a federal assistance program designed to help people who meet strict income and asset requirements.
For 2025, the maximum monthly SSI benefit is:
- $967 for individuals
- $1,450 for eligible couples
These figures are based on federal payment standards and may be supplemented by certain states.
According to the Social Security Administration, this early payment is not a bonus. It is simply an advance of the regularly scheduled June benefit due to the weekend conflict. Therefore, recipients should plan accordingly, as there will be no additional SSI check issued in June.
What About Other Social Security Beneficiaries?
If you’re not receiving SSI but get other types of Social Security benefits—like Retirement, Disability (SSDI), or Survivor benefits—your June payment schedule will not change. These recipients are paid based on the date of birth or the date benefits were first received. Here’s the full June 2025 schedule for regular Social Security benefits:
- June 3: Recipients who began receiving benefits before May 1997.
- June 11: Birth dates falling between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- June 18: Birth dates between the 11th and 20th.
- June 25: Birth dates between the 21st and 31st.
This schedule applies only to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, not SSI.
If you’re one of the people who receives both SSI and another Social Security benefit, expect two separate payments. Your SSI benefit will arrive on May 30, and your regular Social Security benefit will be deposited according to the regular June schedule—most likely on June 3.
Why Does the SSA Pay Early?
This isn’t a new practice. The SSA has a longstanding policy of moving payments to the business day before a weekend or federal holiday if the regular payment date falls on one. This ensures that beneficiaries receive their funds without delay, especially if they rely on direct deposit.
For many low-income Americans, timing is critical. An early payment—even by just a day or two—can mean the difference between covering bills on time or falling behind.
However, it’s important for SSI recipients to remember that this is not an extra payment. It covers the entire month of June. The next SSI payment after May 30 will be issued on July 1, 2025—unless that date also conflicts with a weekend or holiday.
Tips for SSI Beneficiaries
If you’re receiving your June benefit on May 30, here are a few quick tips:
- Budget carefully: You won’t receive another SSI check in June.
- Double-check your bank account: If you receive direct deposit, funds should appear in your account by May 30.
- Don’t fall for scams: The SSA will never call or email asking for personal information in exchange for an early payment.
To keep track of your benefits and payment history, it’s a good idea to create a mySocialSecurity account on the SSA’s official website. This portal allows you to monitor deposits, view letters, and update direct deposit details securely.