The final Social Security payment for April 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23. This payment will be issued to beneficiaries whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st of any month.
This group includes retirees, individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and survivors such as widows and widowers.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a structured payment schedule based on beneficiaries’ birth dates:
- Birth dates between the 1st and 10th: Payments are made on the second Wednesday of each month.
- Birth dates between the 11th and 20th: Payments are made on the third Wednesday.
- Birth dates between the 21st and 31st: Payments are made on the fourth Wednesday.
For April 2025, this means payments were distributed on April 9, April 16, and the upcoming April 23.
Beneficiaries who began receiving benefits before May 1997, or those who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), have a different payment schedule. These individuals typically receive their Social Security payments on the 3rd of each month, while SSI payments are made on the 1st.
It’s important to note that if a scheduled payment date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the SSA issues the payment on the preceding business day.
For those who have not yet received their April payment, the SSA advises allowing three additional mailing days before contacting them. This accounts for potential delays in mail delivery or bank processing times.
To ensure timely receipt of benefits, the SSA encourages beneficiaries to sign up for direct deposit. This method is faster and more secure than receiving paper checks, which can be delayed or lost in the mail. Beneficiaries can set up direct deposit through their My Social Security account or by contacting the SSA directly.
In summary, the final Social Security payment for April 2025 will be issued on April 23 to beneficiaries with birth dates between the 21st and 31st. Those who have not received their payment by the expected date should allow a few additional days for processing before reaching out to the SSA.
