June Surprise- Why Some Social Security Recipients Won’t See A Payment This Month
Many Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients may be alarmed to discover that no payment is scheduled for June 2025.
However, this does not signal a policy change, benefit cut, or administrative error. Instead, it’s due to a routine scheduling shift by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Understanding how these adjustments work will help recipients plan their finances accordingly. Let’s break down what’s happening, why it’s happening, and when you can expect your next SSI and Social Security payments.
Why There’s No SSI Payment in June 2025
The SSA issues SSI payments on the 1st of each month. However, if the 1st falls on a weekend or a federal holiday, the payment is sent out on the previous business day.
In June 2025, the 1st falls on a Sunday. That’s why recipients received their June benefit early—on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Key Point:
You are not missing a payment. You already received your June SSI payment on May 30.
This same adjustment happens multiple times a year. For example:
- In March 2025, the 1st fell on a Saturday, so the SSI check was sent on Friday, February 28.
- Future months, such as September and November, will likely experience similar shifts due to holiday weekends.
Who Is Affected?
Only SSI recipients are impacted by this specific shift. SSI benefits support low-income individuals who are blind, disabled, or 65 years and older. Over 7.4 million Americans depend on these monthly payments.
Those who only receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits (SSDI) will still receive payments in June, according to their usual schedule.
June 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule
Social Security benefits (excluding SSI) are distributed based on the recipient’s date of birth, and the method of initial enrollment. Here’s a breakdown of how the SSA will disburse benefits in June 2025:
| Recipient Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| SSI Only | Received early on Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| SSI + Social Security or enrolled before May 1997 | Tuesday, June 3, 2025 |
| Birthday on 1st–10th | Wednesday, June 11, 2025 |
| Birthday on 11th–20th | Wednesday, June 18, 2025 |
| Birthday on 21st–31st | Wednesday, June 25, 2025 |
This staggered schedule helps prevent processing delays and eases system loads.
Plan Your Budget Accordingly
For SSI recipients, it may feel like you are skipping a month since there will be no deposit in June. However, you have already received the benefit for June, just a couple of days earlier.
To avoid financial strain:
- Budget accordingly, knowing the next SSI deposit will arrive on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
- Keep track of these early deposit months to maintain financial consistency.
- Use tools like SSA.gov or your My Social Security account to monitor benefit deposits.
While SSI recipients won’t get a payment in June 2025, it’s only because the benefit was issued early on May 30 due to a scheduling shift.
Understanding these timing adjustments is crucial to effective financial planning and ensures you’re not caught off guard during months with early payments.
FAQs
Why didn’t I get my SSI check in June 2025?
You received your June SSI payment early, on May 30, 2025, because June 1 falls on a Sunday.
Will I receive fewer payments this year?
No. You’ll still get 12 SSI payments in 2025. Some months may have early payments, which can feel like a skipped month.
When is my next SSI payment after May 30, 2025?
Your next SSI deposit will be made on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, according to the standard schedule.
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