A large number of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not see their usual monthly payment in June 2025. While this development may have caused confusion or concern for many Americans who rely on SSI, the reason is a simple one: a calendar-related payment scheduling quirk by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
What Happened to the June SSI Payment?
SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. However, when the first falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, the SSA moves up the payment date to the nearest prior business day. In June 2025, the first falls on a Sunday. To accommodate this, the SSA sent out the June payment early—on Friday, May 30.
That means SSI beneficiaries received two payments in May: one on May 1 and the second on May 30. Although it may appear as though the SSA skipped a payment in June, recipients have already been paid in advance for that month.
This scheduling policy is nothing new. The SSA regularly adjusts payment dates when the first of the month lands on a weekend or holiday. However, for recipients not keeping a close eye on the payment calendar, it can lead to confusion.
How This Affects Recipients
For most SSI recipients, this doesn’t result in lost benefits—just a change in timing. Over the course of the year, they will still receive 12 payments. But the early payment may present a budgeting challenge, especially for those who are not aware that their June check was actually delivered in May.
The SSA notes that the early delivery does not reduce the total benefit amount for the year. Instead, it’s a routine scheduling measure to avoid delays when banks and government offices are closed.
Upcoming Early Payments
This isn’t the only time such a shift will happen in 2025. There are two more instances later in the year when SSI payments will arrive early:
- August Payment: Scheduled for Friday, August 29 (instead of September 1, which falls on a Monday and is Labor Day).
- October Payment: Scheduled for Friday, October 31 (instead of November 1, which is a Saturday).
Recipients should take note of these dates and plan their budgets accordingly to avoid confusion or financial stress during those months.
You can view the full 2025 SSI payment schedule on the Social Security Administration’s official website.
What About Social Security Retirement or Disability Benefits?
Importantly, this change affects only those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Regular Social Security benefits—including retirement and disability benefits—follow a different schedule based on the recipient’s birth date and are not impacted by the same shift.
Here’s the June 2025 payment schedule for Social Security (retirement, survivors, and disability):
- June 3: For those who began receiving benefits before May 1997
- June 11: For recipients whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th
- June 18: For birthdays between the 11th and 20th
- June 25: For birthdays between the 21st and 31st
These payments will be delivered on schedule, and no early or skipped deposits are expected for these benefit types.
You can verify your payment dates or get answers to benefit questions directly at SSA.gov or through the U.S. Treasury’s Go Direct website for information on direct deposit timelines.
What to Do If You Didn’t Receive a Payment
If you’re an SSI recipient and didn’t notice the early payment on May 30, it’s a good idea to check your bank records. If you did not receive the early deposit—or are unsure whether a payment was made—you can:
- Log into your SSA online account at SSA.gov/myaccount
- Call the SSA directly at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Make sure your banking information is current, especially if you’ve changed accounts recently, to avoid missed deposits in the future.
Conclusion
Millions of Americans rely on SSI payments for essentials like rent, food, and medical expenses. A sudden absence of a check in June—without knowing it was issued early—can cause unnecessary panic or financial missteps.
As the SSA continues to issue early payments throughout the year due to holiday and weekend conflicts, beneficiaries are encouraged to download or print the full payment calendar and stay informed.
Always double-check your bank records around the end of each month when early payments might occur. It’s also wise to spread out your spending or budget accordingly when months include double payments.