A rare mid-month pause leaves millions waiting until June 12 for their next Social Security check.
Social Security beneficiaries who received payments on May 28, won’t see another direct deposit for 15 days, as the next round of distributions doesn’t begin until June 12, 2025.
This gap marks an unusual stretch in the payment calendar—especially for retirees, SSDI recipients, and those living on fixed incomes who rely on consistent timing for budgeting essentials like rent, utilities, and groceries.
Why is there a 15-day gap?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues payments based on a staggered schedule tied to a beneficiary’s birth date and benefit type. Here’s how it works:
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income): Always paid on the 1st of each month (or the nearest business day).
- Social Security for those who started receiving benefits before May 1997: Paid on the 3rd of each month.
- All other recipients: Paid on Wednesdays, determined by date of birth:
- 1st–10th: 2nd Wednesday
- 11th–20th: 3rd Wednesday
- 21st–31st: 4th Wednesday
Because May 28 is the fourth Wednesday of the month, it was the final payment day for May. June’s schedule begins on Wednesday, June 12, creating a gap of over two weeks for many recipients.
Full June 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule
Here’s when you can expect your June 2025 payment:
- June 3 (Monday): Social Security for those who began receiving benefits before May 1997
- June 12 (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 1st–10th
- June 18 (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 11th–20th
- June 25 (Wednesday): Birthdays between the 21st–31st
💡 Note: SSI recipients will receive their next payment on Monday, June 3, since June 1 falls on a weekend.
Tips to Prepare for the Gap
For those impacted by the delay, here are a few smart steps:
- Adjust automatic payments like rent or utilities if they’re scheduled before your next deposit.
- Use SSA’s My Account tools to verify your exact payment date.
- Contact your bank to explore short-term balance protection or overdraft safety nets if needed.
- Call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 if your payment is missing or delayed.
No Change in Total Monthly Benefits
While the timing may feel disruptive, it’s important to remember that this 15-day gap does not affect your total monthly benefit amount. It’s strictly a result of how the calendar lines up this year.
The Social Security Administration has not announced any changes to benefit levels or eligibility requirements for June. However, beneficiaries are urged to stay informed through official SSA channels as policy discussions around budget and entitlement reform continue in Washington.
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🗓️ Next Key Payment Date: June 12, 2025
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