The SSA’s June calendar places the next round of retirement payments on June 18 or June 25, depending on birthdays and when benefits first started.
Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15, yet the Social Security Administration (SSA) never processes deposits on weekends or federal holidays. If your check usually lands mid‑month, you might have to wait a little longer—but not too long.
The agency has already sent two June payments (June 3 and June 12) to early enrollees and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients. For everyone else, the key dates to circle are Wednesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 25, when the average $2,002 direct deposit will arrive.
Who qualifies for the June 18 direct deposit just three days later
Wondering whether you’re in the lucky June 18 group? First, you must not be receiving SSI. Second, your retirement claim needs to have started on or after May 1, 1997. Finally—and this is the big one—your birthday must fall between the 11th and 20th of any month. Meet all three? Your money should hit your account three days after Father’s Day.
| Payment date | Birthday range | Claimed after 4/30/1997? |
|---|---|---|
| June 18 /2025 | 11th – 20th | Yes |
| June 25 /2025 | 21st – 31st | Yes |
Can’t check every box? Sit tight until the fourth‑Wednesday payout on June 25.
Why birthdays and enrollment date decide if you wait until June 25
Beneficiaries born from the 21st to the 31st follow the fourth‑Wednesday rhythm, so their June check shows up on June 25. That gap helps the SSA spread out nearly 66 million payments and keep phone lines manageable. Annoying? Maybe. But the amount—up to $4,873 for high earners and about $2,002 on average—won’t change again until the 2026 cost‑of‑living adjustment takes effect. Quick checklist before you mark the wrong day:
- Birth date 21‑31 → paid June 25
- Getting SSI → separate calendar
- Claimed before May 1997 → paid on the 3rd of every month
- Deposit missing? Wait three mailing days, then call SSA.
Simple enough, right?
Remember the agency never issues payments on weekends or federal holidays
Because Father’s Day falls on a Sunday, no payments will post that weekend. The same blackout rule applies to every federal holiday, so plan your budget—and any in‑person visits—accordingly. Offices and phone lines will be closed on:
- Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
- Independence Day: Friday, July 4
- Labor Day: Monday, September 1
- Columbus Day: Monday, October 13
- Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 27
- Christmas: Thursday, December 25
Most retirees will see their June money either three or ten days after Father’s Day. Mark the right Wednesday, double‑check your bank details, and allow a few days for processing before sounding the alarm. Need help? Log in to your my Social Security account first—it’s faster than waiting on hold.