The first round of May’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to retirees in seven days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments.

No Social Security payment on May 7, 2025? It’s not a delay. See the SSA’s May payment schedule and find out when your next check will arrive.

Because of the calendar, Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits get two checks in May, but no check in June.