If you are a beneficiary of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you’ll probably know by now that it’s administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). If not, well, I can tell you that it’s a financial assistance program that provides monthly payments to low-income elderly, blind, or disabled people.
While each beneficiary receives a payment each month (including the most recent, on May 1), for a total of twelve annual payments, in 2025, an exception altered the usual schedule: June 1 falls on a Sunday, shifting the payment to May 30. This meant that beneficiaries saw two deposits in May and none in June.
Why is the Social Security Administration changing payment dates?
According to SSA rules, benefits are never paid on weekends or holidays, and when a payment round falls on these days, the agency advances payments to the nearest business day. This happened to beneficiaries who receive SSI on the first day of each month.
If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment is made on the last business day before. This mechanism avoids delays, ensuring timely access to funds. In 2025, June 1st fell on a Sunday, triggering the exception. On May 30, 2025, a Friday, the payment for June will be issued. Thus, in May, there were two deposits: on May 1st (for May) and May 30th (for June).
That said, since there won’t be a payment in June, the SSA will send your next SSI payment on July 1. This particular situation will occur again this year.
- July 1 (Tuesday)
- August 1 (Friday)
- August 30 (Saturday) — brought forward to August 29 (Friday)
- October 1 (Wednesday)
- October 31 (Friday) — corresponding to November, since November 1 falls on a Saturday
- December 1 (Monday)
- December 31 (Wednesday) — corresponds to the January 2026 payment, since the 1st is a holiday.
In 2025, the maximum SSI amounts increased along with all other payments administered by the SSA. There are three categories: single beneficiary, beneficiary with dependent spouse, and essential person.
For a single beneficiary, the maximum possible payment is $967, while for an individual with a dependent spouse (couple), the maximum payment is $1,450. Finally, $484 is the maximum payment for essential individuals, meaning those who provide essential assistance to an SSI beneficiary.
It’s important to note that these amounts represent federal maximums and may vary depending on each beneficiary’s individual circumstances. Factors such as additional income, available resources, and state of residence may influence the final amount received.
SSI payments can be combined with Social Security retirement benefits or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Regardless of your situation, you should consult with your nearest SSA agency about compatibility and eligibility for combined benefits.
