Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits were surprised to learn that no SSI checks will be issued in June 2025. But this is no mistake. It’s a scheduled adjustment from the Social Security Administration (SSA) that affects several months throughout the year.
SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. However, when the first falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are made on the business day prior. That’s exactly what’s happening this June.
Why There’s No SSI Payment in June 2025
June 1, 2025, falls on a Sunday. According to SSA policy, when this happens, payments are issued on the last business day of the prior month. This means the June 2025 SSI payment was sent on Friday, May 30, resulting in two payments for recipients in May—and none in June.
It may feel like a missed check, but recipients were simply paid early. This ensures that beneficiaries still receive their monthly support on time without delay from the weekend. The SSA follows this method to maintain payment consistency while avoiding holidays and non-business days.
This quirk isn’t new. The same practice occurred in previous years whenever the 1st of the month landed on a weekend. SSI recipients are encouraged to plan accordingly to ensure their monthly budget isn’t disrupted by this temporary shift.
How This Affects Recipients
For many individuals who depend on SSI for rent, food, and essential needs, not receiving a payment in June can feel alarming—especially if they missed the early disbursement notice. It’s important to note that beneficiaries weren’t skipped, they were paid in advance.
This scenario only applies to those receiving SSI benefits, not those receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits (SSDI), who are paid on a different schedule based on birthdates or enrollment dates.
According to the SSA’s official 2025 payment calendar, several other early disbursements will take place this year, which could again result in months without payments if not carefully tracked.
Other Months with Adjusted SSI Payments in 2025
Besides June, here are the other months where SSI payments will be issued early, causing a “double deposit” in the prior month and no payment in the actual month:
- September 2025: Paid on August 29 (Labor Day falls on September 1)
- November 2025: Paid on October 31 (November 1 is a Saturday)
- January 2026: Paid on December 31, 2025 (January 1 is a federal holiday)
These scheduling changes are standard SSA policy and are outlined in their annual payment calendar.
To see the full schedule, the SSA provides a downloadable 2025 calendar of payments on its official website.
June 2025 Social Security Payment Dates
For Social Security retirement and disability benefit recipients (not SSI), June payments are unaffected and follow the regular payment structure:
- June 3: For those who started receiving benefits before May 1997
- June 12: For recipients born between the 1st and 10th
- June 19: For recipients born between the 11th and 20th
- June 26: For recipients born between the 21st and 31st
These dates apply only to direct deposit and paper check disbursements. Delays can occur with mail delivery, so direct deposit remains the most reliable and timely option.
More details on these payments can be found on the SSA’s official page: ssa.gov.
Why the SSA Sends Early Payments
The SSA’s policy of issuing early payments before weekends or holidays ensures that beneficiaries don’t face delays in receiving crucial funds. However, this also means that recipients may see two payments in one month—and none the next. For those on tight budgets, this can create confusion or financial strain if not planned for.
To manage this, the SSA advises beneficiaries to:
- Sign up for direct deposit to avoid postal delays
- Keep contact and banking information up to date
- Reference the annual payment schedule to track future early payments
If a scheduled payment is missed, the SSA recommends waiting three additional mailing days before reporting a problem. After that, recipients should contact their local SSA office or call the national helpline.
This proactive guidance from the SSA is part of their broader effort to ensure secure, predictable payments to millions of Americans who rely on government assistance each month.