The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed benefit distribution dates for April 2025. About 69 million Americans, including retirees, people with disabilities, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, rely on these funds. Payments are assigned according to the date of birth, following the established calendar.
Under the Trump administration, Social Security faces job cuts, office closures and a renewed focus on fraud prevention. Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce, stated on the All-In podcast: “If Social Security didn’t send out its checks this month, my 94-year-old mother-in-law wouldn’t be calling to complain.”
Administrative changes and controversies in Social Security
“He who shouts is the one who steals,” Lutnick added. “Those over 80 and 90 trust the government.” These statements sparked debates about the effectiveness of current policies. However, there are no signs of interruptions in payments scheduled for this month.
The 7.4 million people who receive SSI will receive their April payment on Tuesday, April 1. The agency recommends waiting three business days before reporting delays. In May, there will be two disbursements: on May 1 (corresponding to that month) and May 30 (advance for June), because June 1 is a Sunday.
If you combine SSI with Social Security, you should know these April dates too
About 50% of SSI beneficiaries also receive regular Social Security payments. Those who combine both programs should consider the specific dates for each one. The complete 2025 and 2026 calendars are available on the Social Security Administration website, making financial planning easier.
Social Security beneficiaries receive their payments on Wednesdays of each month. Those born between the 1st and the 10th will get their fund on the second Wednesday (April 9). For those born from the 11th to the 20th, the payment will arrive on the third Wednesday (April 16). Those born after the 20th will receive their benefit on the fourth Wednesday (April 23).
99% of payments are distributed electronically, which speeds up their arrival. In rare cases, such as technical issues or holidays, funds may be delayed up to three days. The agency urges you to verify the registered bank details and avoid premature queries to decongest the service lines.
As a side note, remember that in the month of March, the SSI program didn’t deliver a payment, since March 1 as a Saturday: the SSA does not send deposits on holidays or weekends, and those payments were sent on February 28, which was a Friday. Stay tuned because some other months will present the same particularity, moving payments forward due to
