In September 2025, recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will not receive their regular payment on the 1st of the month, but there’s no cause for concern. This is a unique shift in the Social Security Administration (SSA) payment schedule, and it’s due to a holiday, not a reduction or suspension of benefits.
Why There’s No SSI Payment on September 1st, 2025
The Social Security Administration typically deposits SSI payments on the 1st of each month, except when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. In September 2025, the 1st happens to fall on a Monday, which also happens to be Labor Day, a federal holiday. As a result, the SSA will not issue payments on that day.
However, instead of being delayed until the next business day, the September payment will be made earlier on Friday, August 29, 2025. This ensures that recipients receive their funds without interruption.
SSI Payments and Holidays: How It Works
This scenario isn’t unique to September 2025. Whenever SSI payment dates fall on weekends or holidays, the SSA adjusts the schedule. This means that there’s no actual loss of benefits — recipients will still receive 12 payments in total each year, though some months may feature double payments and others no payments.
Months with Double Payments in 2025
January
May
August
In these months, payments for the subsequent months (February, June, and September) are made earlier — on the last business day of the previous month.
Months with No Payments in 2025
February
June
September
In these months, no deposit will be made, but the payment is already covered through the double payments earlier in the year.
SSI Payment Amounts for 2025
Following the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%, the maximum SSI payments for the year are as follows:
Individual applicant: Up to $967 per month
Couple applying jointly: Up to $1,450 per month
Essential person: Up to $484 per month
Who Qualifies for SSI?
SSI is designed for individuals who have limited income and resources. Beneficiaries typically include:
Adults age 65 and older
Adults and children with disabilities or blindness who meet SSA’s medical and financial criteria
To apply for SSI, you can visit the Social Security Administration’s website, call 1-800-772-1213, or visit a local Social Security office. You’ll need to provide personal details, medical records, and financial information to determine eligibility.
Key Takeaways
No SSI payment will be made on September 1, 2025, due to Labor Day.
Advance payments were issued in August to cover September’s payment.
This schedule change is temporary and does not affect the total number of payments you will receive in the year.
