The arrival of Social Security benefits in May The precise timing of Social Security benefits is determined on your date of birth. The breakdown for May 2025 is as follows:
May 8: Payment for individuals born on the first through tenth of any given month. Payment for those born on May 11–20 is due on May 15. Payment for those born on May 21–31 is due on May 22.
Your payment is due on the third of the month, which in this case was May 3, if you began receiving benefits prior to May 1997.
When do Social Security benefits often arrive in the mail? On your designated day, direct deposits typically post by midnight. However, if there are federal holidays or banking problems, there may be delays. There are no significant banking holidays in May 2025 that could affect the timetable.
The SSA advises waiting at least three working days before getting in touch with them if your payment is missing.
In 2025, what will the average Social Security benefit be? As a result of the January 2025 implementation of the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), the average monthly Social Security benefit is currently around $1,976.
The monthly average payment for SSI participants is approximately $699. Actual amounts, however, differ according to a person's employment history, retirement age, and other variables.