Attention Retirees: Your Social Security Check Is Coming Late This April

Retirees who were expecting their Social Security payments on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, may be in for a surprise, some payments will be delayed.

If your birthday falls between April 11 and April 20, you were likely expecting your monthly check on the third Wednesday of the month. However, due to a federal holiday, payments scheduled for this Wednesday have been pushed back by one week.

Instead of receiving their benefits on April 16, retirees in this group will now see their payments arrive on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

This delay is part of the Social Security Administration’s regular payment schedule, which delivers benefits on specific Wednesdays based on the recipient’s birth date. Typically, people born between the 11th and 20th of the month receive their payments on the third Wednesday, but this timing has shifted for April 2025 because of a holiday.

If you are affected by this change, it’s important to plan ahead and adjust your financial expectations for the week. Make sure you’re aware of the new payment date so you can manage your budget accordingly.