April is just around the corner, bringing with it the upcoming Social Security payments. Specifically, these payments are directed to individuals who have applied for retirement, survivor, or disability benefits, with four payments dispatched weekly throughout the month.
The exact timing of when you receive your check is influenced by various factors, including when you applied for benefits and the day of the month you were born. We’ll outline the details for you below.
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Continue reading to discover when your payment for April will arrive and how the Social Security Administration determines your payment date. Additionally, we’ll discuss other government benefit payment timings.
For more insights, don’t miss the Social Security and SSDI cheat sheet and check out which tax-filing software CNET recommends this year. If you’re still waiting on your March payment, learn what to do if your Social Security check is missing.
When You Will Receive Your Social Security Check
Curious about the specific day you will get your check? Here is the Social Security and SSDI payment schedule for April.
Social Security Payment Schedule for April 2025
| If you have received Social Security since before May 1997 | April 3 |
|---|---|
| If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any given month | April 9 |
| If your birthday falls between the 11th and 20th of any given month | April 16 |
| If your birthday falls between the 21st and 31st of any given month | April 23 |
Understanding How Your Payment Date Is Determined
Social Security payments are generally issued starting on the second Wednesday of each month, with the subsequent payments following on the next two Wednesdays. Your assigned payment week is based on your birthdate, with one notable exception that we will discuss below.
| Birthdate between | Social Security Check Date |
|---|---|
| 1st and the 10th | 2nd Wednesday of the month |
| 11th and the 20th | 3rd Wednesday of the month |
| 21st and 31st | 4th Wednesday of the month |
Other Government Benefits Do Not Follow the Same Schedule
If you have been receiving Social Security benefits since before May 1997, or if you receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, your payment timeline is not dependent on your birthdate. Instead, payments are distributed every month on fixed dates with a few exceptions.
Social Security benefits are sent out on the 3rd of each month, while SSI payments are delivered on the 1st of the month. These dates may vary if they coincide with weekends or holidays. For instance, last year, March 3 fell on a weekend, so Social Security beneficiaries received their payments two days early, on March 1.
The only benefits following the same schedule are Social Security and Social Security Disability Insurance.
What to Do if Your Social Security Check Is Missing
If your check does not arrive as scheduled, the Social Security Administration recommends waiting for three additional mailing days before reaching out to them. After that, you can call their national toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213.
The SSA advises that “call wait times are typically shorter in the morning, later in the week, and later in the month.” If you’re experiencing difficulties connecting with the SSA through the national number, you can utilize their office locator to find a local office to contact.
For additional information, see how to apply for Social Security benefits for eligible children and how to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance.
