If you or someone in your family receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you might notice something different in August 2025. This month, many SSI beneficiaries will get two payments instead of one. While it might seem like a bonus, there’s a simple reason behind it.
Let’s understand what’s happening, who will receive these payments, and how to prepare for it.
Why Are There Two SSI Payments in August?
The first payment for August will be made on Friday, August 1, 2025, as part of the regular monthly SSI schedule. However, the second payment that month, scheduled for Monday, September 1, is being moved earlier to Friday, August 29, 2025.
Why? Because September 1, 2025, is Labor Day, a national holiday in the U.S. On this day, government offices, including those handling SSI, are closed. So, to avoid any delay, the September payment is being made in advance at the end of August.
It’s important to remember: this is not extra money. The second deposit is simply the September payment sent early.
Who Will Receive These Payments?
SSI helps people who are:
65 years or older
Children or adults with disabilities
People with low income and few resources
If you receive only SSI benefits, you will get two payments—on August 1 and August 29.
If you receive both SSI and Social Security benefits, you will still receive both payments, but they may arrive in separate transactions or accounts depending on how your payments are set up.
How Much Will You Get?
The maximum federal SSI payment in 2025 is $943 for individuals. Some people may get up to $967, depending on their state supplements and personal situation.
These payments vary, so it’s always good to check your bank account or Direct Express card to confirm the exact amount you receive.
How to Confirm You Got the Payment
Make sure to check your bank account or benefits card on August 1 and August 29. If you don’t see the expected deposit, wait for three business days, then contact the Social Security Administration (SSA).
It’s a good idea to mark your calendar and plan your monthly budget accordingly. Since the September payment arrives early, there will be no SSI deposit on September 1.
What to Expect in September
Many people may feel confused when no SSI payment arrives in September, especially if they forget about the early deposit at the end of August. So it’s important to remember that the August 29 payment is for September.
To avoid any issues, try to manage your expenses carefully through the start of September, as your next regular payment will be in October.
In August 2025, SSI beneficiaries will receive payments on August 1 and August 29. The second deposit is not a bonus, but a rescheduled payment to avoid delays during the Labor Day holiday. While this may seem unusual, it’s a common practice when holidays fall on the first of the month.
Keep track of these payment dates, check your bank accounts or cards, and plan your spending wisely to avoid confusion or financial trouble in September.
