By Raúl Rodríguez Cota
Social Security payments from the supplemental income program already have dates set for May, and millions of beneficiaries in the United States will receive their money from the beginning of the month.
According to the Social Security Administration’s official calendar, Supplemental Income program deposits will be sent on Friday, May 1, 2026.
This type of payment is normally made on the first day of each month, except when it coincides with weekends or holidays, which may advance deposits.
In this case, May 1st falls on a Friday, so there will be no change to the date.
Furthermore, this delivery is part of a streak of four consecutive months in which payments have been made on time on the first day of the month.
Supplemental Income payment schedule in 2026
The official schedule establishes the following dates for the rest of the year:
–May 1, 2026 (May payment)
–June 1, 2026 (June payment)
–July 1, 2026 (July payment)
–July 31, 2026 (August advance payment)
–September 1, 2026 (September payment)
–October 1, 2026 (October payment)
–October 30, 2026 (November advance payment)
–December 1, 2026 (December payment)
–December 31, 2026 (advance payment January 2027)
For example, the payment corresponding to August will be advanced to July 31, since August 1 falls on a Saturday.
Who receives these payments
The Supplemental Income program is aimed at people with limited incomeadults over 65 years of age, people with disabilities or blindness, as well as minors who meet the established medical requirements.
Currently, about 7.4 million people receive these benefits monthly, and about a third of them also receive payments from Social Security retirement or other programs.
To qualify, adults must not exceed monthly earned income of approximately $2,073.
Officials recommend recipients wait up to three additional business days if the deposit does not appear on the scheduled date before contacting the agency.
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