In April 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send payments to retirees, but the exact timing depends on the retiree group and the year of retirement. On April 3rd, Retiree Group 1 will receive their Social Security checks, while Retiree Group 2 will need to wait a little longer.
Why Do Social Security Payments Depend on Retirement Year?
Social Security payments are organized by retirement year, and this system helps the SSA manage payments efficiently. If your retirement date is before May 1997, you will get your payment earlier. However, if your retirement is after May 1997, you will have to wait until later in the month.
Who Will Get Their Social Security Payments Later in April 2025?
- Retirees in Group 2: Retirees with a retirement date after May 1997 and whose birthdays fall between the 1st and 10th of any month will receive their payment on April 9th, 2025.
- Retirees in Group 3: Those with birthdays between 11th and 20th of any month will receive their payments on April 16th, 2025.
- Retirees in Group 4: Retirees with birthdays between 21st and 31st will receive their payments on April 23rd, 2025.
Full Schedule of Social Security Payments in April 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the Social Security payment schedule for April 2025:
| Payment Date | Payment Type |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments |
| April 3 | Payments for pensioners retired before May 1997 |
| April 9 | Retirees after May 1997 with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of any month |
| April 16 | Retirees after May 1997 with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month |
| April 23 | Retirees after May 1997 with birthdays between the 21st and 31st of any month |
Key Details for Receiving Payments
- Direct Deposit: Retirees who have set up Direct Deposit will receive their payments on the scheduled day. If you haven’t set it up, your payment will arrive a little later, but rest assured, it will still be sent.
- Timely Payments: The SSA will send payments on the established dates for April 2025, so retirees can rely on this schedule for their monthly benefits.