Each month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) funds on the first business day. This applies to seniors, people with disabilities or visual conditions who meet the low-income requirements. The basic rule is clear: if day 1 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the payment is moved to the previous Friday. This way they prevent the money from arriving late due to weekend issues. It’s like when a birthday falls on a Sunday and you celebrate it on Friday: same logic, but with bank deposits.
Here is the detail that many are wondering. In March 2025, day 1 was a Saturday (you can check this on any online calendar). Following SSA rules, the payment corresponding to March was brought forward to the last Friday of February, that is, the 28th. Therefore, those who receive SSI saw the money arrive that day instead of waiting until the following month. There was no second payment in March because technically that date had already been covered.
April 2025: Everything returns to normal in the SSI program
For April things change. The 1st of that month is Tuesday, an ordinary business day. That means that on the first day of the month, you will receive your deposit without changes or adjustments. If you check the official SSA calendar, you will see that there are no moved dates here. It’s a reminder that when the first day falls on a weekday, there are no surprises: the money comes as always.
Sometimes delays may occur due to technical issues or banking errors. The SSA recommends waiting three business days (not counting weekends and federal holidays) before contacting them. For example, if you were expecting a payment on a Wednesday, give them until the following Monday to call. Keep your contact details up to date in their system to avoid communication problems.
Special cases: Two payments in the same month can happen
Here is a fact that few know. If the first day of a month is Sunday or Saturday, payment is advanced to the previous Friday. But if this happens in consecutive months (like December and January), you could receive two deposits in the same month. Imagine that May 1st is a Sunday: the May payment would arrive on April 30th, and if June starts on a Monday, the June payment would be the normal 1st. It’s not common, but it happens. In March 2025 this scenario did not apply, so there was only one advance payment.
Although this does not change the payment dates, it is important to keep it in mind. For individuals, the limit is $967 per month, and for couples, $1,450. These amounts may change depending on your income, whether you are a homeowner or renter, or whether you receive support from other sources.
The SSA updates these figures every year, so it is advisable to check its website for updated information: the last increase was 2.5% and is in effect for all of 2025, until the new cost of living adjustment (COLA) is applied in October.
