Second round of May Social Security payments goes out in 8 days

By Adisa Hargett-Robinson
Published May 13, 2026 6:00am ET
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The second round of May Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in eight days.

When will payments arrive?

Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will receive this payment on May 20.

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