The Social Security Administration (SSA) just released the 2025 payment calendar for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and it has a special twist that retirees and disabled individuals need to be aware of—especially in the months of August and September.
August 2025 Will Have Two Payments
For the first—and so far only—time in 2025, SSI recipients will see not one but two months’ worth of benefits land in their bank accounts in August. Benefits will follow the usual rhythm on August 1 for the month of August. Then, for a rare double dip, a second deposit will arrive on August 29, and that one is a forward look for September. After that, no August payment is issued, and the September payment will be the regular deposit on October 1.
What This Means for You
Some may wonder whether this calendar is a gift or a glitch, but it really is an SSA safety valve. These switch-ups prevent wrenching delays that may pop up when a regular deposit date hits a holiday or weekend, and they ensure that disabled and retired citizens continue to have fast, dependable access to their funds. No frantic check or balance patrolling in the hot month of September is needed, so the SSA is sparing recipients the financial nail-biter.
Payment Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
SSI Payment Dates for the Rest of 2025
- August 1 – August benefit
- August 29 – September benefit
- October 1 – October benefit
- October 31 – November benefit
- December 1 – December benefit
- December 31 – January 2026 benefit
Regular Social Security Payment Schedule
For Social Security retirement or disability benefits, the dates follow a set pattern:
August 2025
- August 13 – Birth dates 1st-10th
- August 20 – Birth dates 11th-20th
- August 27 – Birth dates 21st-31st
September 2025
- September 10 – Birth dates 1st-10th
- September 17 – Birth dates 11th-20th
- September 24 – Birth dates 21st-31st
Key Takeaways for Beneficiaries
- Check your own payment date based on your birth date.
- Be aware of the special August dates if you usually receive your payment at the start of the month.
- Prepare for a longer wait if your September date falls later in the month.