First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 14 days

Published April 29, 2026 11:52am ET | Updated April 29, 2026 11:53am ET



The first round of May Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 14 days.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born on or after the 10th of a month will receive this payment on May 13. The second round will go out on May 20 to those born between the 11th and 20th, and the third round will go out on May 27 to those born between the 21st and 31st.

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