SSDI Checks Are Coming: Here’s the Exact Date You’ll Get Paid in May 2025!

If you’re getting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you’re probably wondering when your next payment is coming this month. Let’s be honest — when you rely on that money for rent, food, or just getting through the month, knowing the exact date it’ll hit your account matters.

So let’s make it simple.

Your Next SSDI Payment Could Be Coming on May 14

If your birthday falls between the 1st and the 10th of any month, your next SSDI check is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

But that’s just the first group. The payment dates are actually based on your birth date, and here’s how it breaks down:

SSDI Payment Dates for May 2025

• May 14 – If your birthday is between the 1st and 10th

• May 21 – If your birthday is between the 11th and 20th

• May 28 – If your birthday is between the 21st and 31st

It doesn’t matter what month you were born in — this schedule is just about the day of the month you were born.

This system applies if you started getting SSDI after May 1997.

What If You’ve Been on SSDI Since Before 1997?

Then your check usually shows up on the 3rd of each month. But here’s the twist — May 3rd is a Saturday this year, so you actually got paid on Friday, May 2 instead.

Early deposit days like that happen when the 3rd falls on a weekend or holiday.

Getting SSI? You Might Notice Two Payments in May

If you’re receiving SSI (Supplemental Security Income), you probably saw something strange this month: two payments.

Here’s why:

• You got your regular May payment on May 1.

• And since June 1 lands on a Sunday, the SSA is sending June’s payment early — on May 30.

So no, you’re not getting a bonus or extra check — you’re just getting June’s money a little early. In June, you won’t get a payment because you already received it.

What If Your Payment Is Late?

Don’t panic right away. If your check doesn’t show up on time, the SSA asks you to wait three business days. Sometimes banks or processing delays slow things down.

Here’s what you can do:

1. Check with your bank first — they might already know about a delay.

2. If it’s still missing after 3 days, call the Social Security Administration:

   • Dial 1-800-772-1213

   • If you’re hard of hearing, call 1-800-325-0778

   • Or visit ssa.gov to get info or find your local office

Why Knowing Your Date Matters

Let’s face it — timing is everything when you’re budgeting with a fixed income. Knowing exactly when your SSDI or SSI check is coming helps you avoid surprises, late bills, or overdrafts.

So whether you’re getting your payment on the 14th, 21st, or 28th — or already got it on the 2nd — now you know what to expect.