The U.S. government has officially confirmed the date when millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive their next payment. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Wednesday, March 19, 2025, will be a key payday for retirees and other eligible recipients.
Each month, the SSA distributes payments in a staggered system to ensure the timely delivery of funds to more than 73 million Americans who rely on these benefits. In March, the payments will follow the usual schedule, with three Wednesdays designated for disbursement based on the recipient’s date of birth.
Who Will Receive Their Social Security Payment on March 19?
The March 19 payment is designated for Social Security recipients born between the 11th and the 20th of any month. This group includes millions of retirees, as well as individuals receiving disability benefits and survivors’ benefits.
The full March 2025 payment schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday, March 12: Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th
- Wednesday, March 19: Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th
- Wednesday, March 26: Beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st
However, some exceptions apply. Individuals who started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 do not follow the Wednesday payment schedule. Instead, they receive their payment on the 3rd of each month, unless that date falls on a weekend or holiday. In this case, their March payment was issued on Monday, March 3.
How Much Will Social Security Beneficiaries Receive?
Currently, retired workers in the U.S. receive an average monthly Social Security payment of $1,978, though the exact amount depends on each person’s earnings history. The maximum possible benefit for a retired worker in 2025 is $5,108 per month.
For other Social Security recipients, the average monthly payments are:
- Disabled workers: $1,580
- Survivors’ benefits recipients: $1,546
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): $714
Those who receive both SSI and regular Social Security benefits may have received their SSI payment on February 28 and their Social Security payment on March 3.
Beneficiaries can check the official Social Security Administration website for the complete 2025 payment schedule and to confirm their payment dates.
