Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will notice a change in their payment schedule this fall. Instead of receiving their September 2025 deposit on the 1st, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue the payment early—on Friday, August 29, 2025.
The adjustment comes because September 1st falls on Labor Day, a federal holiday. This ensures that recipients have access to their funds without delay.
Why Is the September 2025 SSI Payment Early?
The SSA has a simple rule: if a scheduled payment date falls on a weekend or a holiday, the deposit is made on the last business day of the previous month. Since September 1, 2025, is Labor Day, the payment is shifted to Friday, August 29. This kind of adjustment happens multiple times throughout the year.
Is This an Extra Payment?
No—this is not a bonus or additional payment. The August 29 deposit is the September SSI payment. That means beneficiaries should not expect another payment on September 1. Managing finances carefully is important since there will be no second deposit during the month.
SSI Payment Amounts in 2025
Thanks to the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), SSI benefit amounts in 2025 are as follows:
$967 for individual beneficiaries
$1,450 for eligible couples
$488 for qualified essential persons
These amounts apply both to the August 1 payment and the early September (August 29) deposit.
How to Confirm Your SSI Payment
Beneficiaries can check the status of their deposit in several ways:
Log into your my Social Security account.
Check your Direct Express card or bank account.
Contact the SSA if your payment does not appear after three business days.
Key Reminder for Beneficiaries
While the early deposit on August 29 may feel like a bonus, it is simply the regular September payment. Recipients should plan ahead, as there will be no additional payment until October 1, 2025.
The SSI early payment on August 29, 2025, is a routine adjustment by the SSA to avoid delays caused by the Labor Day holiday. Beneficiaries should remember that this is the September payment in advance, not an extra deposit.
By planning their finances carefully, SSI recipients can ensure that the early arrival of funds works to their advantage throughout the month.
