If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States, there’s something important you need to know about your August 2025 payments.
This year, you will receive two SSI payments in August—but don’t get too excited just yet. It’s not an extra or bonus payment. Here’s what’s actually happening and how it may affect your monthly budget.
Why Two SSI Payments in August?
The SSA normally pays SSI beneficiaries on the 1st of every month. But if the 1st falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the payment is sent earlier, on the last working day before that date.
In September 2025, the 1st is Labor Day, a federal holiday in the U.S. To avoid delays, the SSA will advance the September SSI payment to Friday, August 29, 2025.
This means SSI recipients will receive:
August’s payment on Friday, August 1
September’s payment on Friday, August 29
Is This a Bonus or Extra Payment?
No, this is not a bonus or double income. Many people see two payments in a month and mistakenly think it’s extra money. But it’s simply the September payment sent early. The SSA follows a fixed payment calendar, and this change is part of that system.
So while it may feel like you’re receiving extra money in August, you won’t get any payment on September 1, since that has already been issued in advance.
Who Will Get Two Payments in August?
Only SSI beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. Other types of Social Security benefits—such as retirement, SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), and survivors’ benefits—are paid on different dates based on the beneficiary’s birthdate or the date they started receiving benefits.
Social Security Payment Schedule Summary:
SSI: Paid on the 1st of each month, or earlier if the 1st is a holiday/weekend.
Other Benefits (Retirement, SSDI, Survivors): Paid on the 2nd, 3rd, or Wednesdays, depending on your birthdate or application date.
So, the early payment on August 29 only applies to SSI recipients.
Important Financial Planning Tips
If you’re receiving SSI and see two payments in August, make sure you plan your spending wisely. Here’s how you can stay on top of things:
Mark August 1 and August 29 on your calendar as payment dates.
Remember that the August 29 deposit is for September, so don’t spend it all in August.
Use a budgeting app or calendar to track expenses and avoid running short in September.
Check your bank account or Direct Express card to confirm the deposits.
Log in to your My Social Security account to see your personalized payment schedule and stay informed about any future changes.
Stay Informed to Avoid Surprises
Many people manage their daily lives based on their Social Security payments. That’s why it’s important to understand the payment schedule, especially when dates change. Being aware of such changes helps you plan your expenses and avoid financial stress.
The SSA also recommends regularly checking your My Social Security account to view your full payment calendar and stay updated with official information.
SSI beneficiaries will receive two payments in August 2025, but it’s not a bonus. The second payment on August 29 is an early deposit for September, due to the Labor Day holiday.
Only SSI recipients will be affected by this schedule change, while others will receive their payments as usual. Understanding your payment schedule and planning your expenses wisely can help you manage your finances more effectively.
