The April 2025 payment schedule for Social Security, retirement, and SSDI benefits follows the usual structure, based on specific dates and eligibility rules. This organized calendar allows the Social Security Administration (SSA) to smoothly deliver payments to more than 70 million Americans each month, reducing delays and confusion.
Whether you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security retirement, or Disability Insurance (SSDI), your payment date will depend on when you started receiving benefits and your birthdate.
April 1: SSI Payments Arrive First
The first payment of the month goes out on April 1 to those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). This program supports:
- Adults over 65 years old
- People with disabilities or blindness
- Individuals with limited income and resources
These funds help cover basic needs like food, rent, and utilities. If you receive both SSI and Social Security, you’ll typically get your SSI payment first, followed by your retirement or SSDI payment later in the month.
April 3: Early Payments for Certain Groups
Some Social Security beneficiaries receive their checks early, on April 3, if they meet special eligibility criteria:
- You began receiving Social Security before May 1997
- You live outside the United States
- You have Medicare premiums paid by your state
- You receive both SSI and another Social Security benefit
This group includes people who often rely on these early payments to manage monthly expenses.
April 9, 16, and 23: Retirement and SSDI Checks by Birthday
Social Security payments for retirees and disability recipients who started benefits after May 1997 follow a schedule based on the day of the month you were born:
April 9: Birthdays Between the 1st and 10th
If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month and your benefit began after May 1997, you will get your payment on Wednesday, April 9.
April 16: Birthdays Between the 11th and 20th
If you were born between the 11th and 20th, your payment date is Wednesday, April 16. This includes both retirement and SSDI recipients.
April 23: Birthdays Between the 21st and 31st
Those with birthdays between the 21st and 31st will get their check on the last payment date of the month, Wednesday, April 23.
This birthday-based system spreads out payments to avoid processing overload and help SSA ensure timely deposits.
Also See:- Retirees Born 11th–31st Will Not Receive This Social Security Check
How Much Will You Receive?
Social Security payments vary by person and depend on your work history, income, and age of retirement. Here’s what to expect:
Maximum Payment: $5,108
This amount is only available to high earners who delayed retirement until age 70 and paid the maximum Social Security taxes throughout their career. Less than 1% of beneficiaries qualify for this amount.
Average Payment: $1,976
According to SSA data, the average monthly benefit for most retirees is around $1,976 in 2025. This includes the 2.5% COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) increase added at the start of the year to help benefits keep up with inflation.
Programs like SSI, SSDI, and even SNAP benefits received similar COLA adjustments to ensure that recipients don’t lose purchasing power due to rising living costs.