SSA Payment Schedule — May 2026
Last verified
2025-12-30
Official PDF
EN-05-10031-2026
- SSI: May 1, 2026 (Friday)
- Social Security (paid on the 3rd): May 1, 2026 (Friday)
- Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wednesday): May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wednesday): May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wednesday): May 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
If you don’t receive your payment on the expected date, please allow three additional mailing days before contacting Social Security.
Payment dates for May 2026
| Type | Date | Day | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI (1st) | May 1, 2026 | Friday | |
| Social Security (paid on the 3rd) | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Shifted |
| Birthdays 1–10 (2nd Wed) | May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 11–20 (3rd Wed) | May 20, 2026 | Wednesday | |
| Birthdays 21–31 (4th Wed) | May 27, 2026 | Wednesday |
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FAQ — May 2026
When is the SSI payment in May 2026?
SSI is scheduled for May 1, 2026.
When is Social Security paid on the 3rd in May 2026?
For people paid on the 3rd (received benefits before May 1997 or get both SS & SSI), the payment date in May 2026 is May 1, 2026.
What are the Wednesday payment dates in May 2026 by birthday group?
If you’re on the Wednesday schedule, May 2026 dates are: 2nd Wednesday (birthdays 1–10): May 13, 2026; 3rd Wednesday (birthdays 11–20): May 20, 2026; 4th Wednesday (birthdays 21–31): May 27, 2026.