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May calendar quirk pushes back Social Security benefit dates for millions

In May 2025, a calendar quirk has led to an adjustment in the payment schedule for Social Security benefits, affecting millions of recipients. Typically, Social Security payments are disbursed on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month, but due to May 1 having fallen on a Wednesday, the payment dates have shifted. Specifically, payments originally scheduled for May 1 have been postponed to May 2, those for May 8 are now on May 9, and those for May 15 are rescheduled for May 16. This change aims to ensure that beneficiaries receive their payments on business days, avoiding any delays over weekends or holidays. The Social Security Administration has advised recipients to plan accordingly for this one-time shift in the payment calendar.

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[ https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/05/may-calendar-quirk-pushes-back-social-security-benefit-dates-for-millions.html ]