First round of May Social Security payments goes out in 3 days

Published May 10, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated May 12, 2026 3:49pm ET



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

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on May 13.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.