SSI Payment Schedule for May 2026
Supplemental Security Income checks for May 2026 will be issued on Friday, May 1. Since May 1 falls on a Friday rather than a weekend or holiday, payments go out on the regularly scheduled date. This continues a stretch of four consecutive months where SSI checks are sent on the first of the month.
Social Security Retirement Benefits Schedule for May 2026
Regular Social Security retirement benefits in May 2026 follow the standard payment schedule based on beneficiary birthdates. Payments are issued on Wednesdays: May 13 for those born between the 1st and 10th of the month, May 20 for those born between the 11th and 20th, and May 27 for those born between the 21st and 31st. Nearly 74 million people receive these regular Social Security payments.
How SSI Payments Work
SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of each month. However, when the first falls on a weekend or holiday, the Social Security Administration sends payments early on the last weekday before the normal date. The Supplemental Security Income program provides benefits for those with limited income or resources, individuals aged 65 or older, those who are blind or have qualifying disabilities, and eligible children with disabilities.
Upcoming Early Payments in 2026
The next time SSI checks will be sent early is Friday, July 31, 2026, for August benefits because August 1 falls on a Saturday. SSI checks will also be sent early for November. Additionally, people receiving both SSI and regular Social Security will receive three payments in October and December when disbursement dates fall on weekends or holidays.
Eligibility and Contact Information
Adults earning more than $2,073 monthly typically do not qualify for SSI benefits. To determine eligibility, individuals can visit the Social Security website, go in person to a local Social Security office, or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time during business days. About one-third of SSI recipients also receive Social Security benefits. 
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