April 16, 2025, will be a special day for many American retirees, as this is the day when Group 3 Social Security beneficiaries will receive their monthly retirement payment.
These payments are part of the Social Security Administration’s regular schedule, which divides recipients into four different groups, depending on their retirement year and birthdate.
If you’re wondering whether you’ll get your payment on this day, here’s how to check your eligibility.
How Social Security Payment Groups Work
The Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out payments on four different Wednesdays each month. The exact week you get paid depends on:
- The year you started receiving benefits
- Your birthday date
Once your payment day is set, it cannot be changed. So if your benefit date falls on April 16 this year, it will continue to follow the same schedule each month.
Who Will Get Paid on April 16, 2025?
To receive your Social Security retirement payment on April 16, 2025, you must belong to Group 3. This group includes:
- Retirees who started receiving benefits after May 1997, and
- Those whose birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any month
If you meet both of these conditions, you can expect your money on April 16. If you don’t fall into this group, don’t worry — you will still receive your payment, just on a different Wednesday of the month. The next payment after April 16 will be on April 23, for Group 4 beneficiaries.
How Much Will You Get?
The amount of money each retiree receives depends on various personal factors:
- Years worked
- Earnings during your career
- Age at retirement
Some retirees may receive up to $3,500 per month, while others may receive more or less. The maximum possible Social Security benefit in 2025 is $5,108 per month, but reaching that figure requires a high salary, long work history, and delayed retirement (up to age 70).