As the pace of inflation increases, that may lead to a higher Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027, according to new expert estimates.

The full table of Social Security payment dates for May 2026 can be found below. As May 25 falls on Memorial Day, banks and government offices will be closed. If your Social Security payment is late and you cannot contact the Social Security Administration that day, first check whether the payment date was adjusted because of a weekend or holiday.