Social Security payments in the United States are not sent to everyone on the same day. Instead, they follow a monthly schedule based on birth dates, helping the Social Security Administration (SSA) manage millions of payments efficiently.
As August 2025 winds down, many retirees are either waiting for their final deposit or already preparing for September.
If you’re unsure when your payment is arriving—or you’re worried it hasn’t—here’s a full breakdown of the August 2025 Social Security payment schedule, who’s getting paid next, and what to do if your money is delayed.
Who Has Already Received Their August 2025 Payments?
Social Security divides retirement payments into three main groups each month, based on the day of birth of the beneficiary. For August 2025, here’s how the schedule looks:
| Payment Date | Birth Date Range |
|---|---|
| August 13 | 1st to 10th |
| August 20 | 11th to 20th |
| August 27 | 21st to 31st |
If your birthday falls between August 1 and 20, you’ve already received your monthly benefit. Your next payment will arrive in September, based on the same date-of-birth schedule.
Who Is Getting Paid on August 27, 2025?
The final Social Security payment for August 2025 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27. This payment goes to retirees and beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of any month.
If your birthday is in that range and you haven’t seen your deposit yet, it should arrive on the 27th—unless there’s a delay with your bank or account.
What About SSI Recipients?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) follows a different schedule. Payments are usually made on the 1st of each month, but there’s an exception this year due to a holiday.
Here’s how it works in August 2025:
August 1: Regular monthly SSI payment
August 29: Advance September payment (since September 1 is Labor Day, a federal holiday)
This means SSI recipients get two payments in August, but none in September. It’s important to treat the August 29 payment as September’s, not as a bonus.
What to Do If Your Social Security Payment Hasn’t Arrived
If your payment is late or missing, here’s what you should do:
- Wait at least 3 business days after your scheduled payment date. Delays can happen due to bank processing times or holidays.
- Contact your bank to check if the deposit was processed or delayed.
- If your payment is still missing, contact the SSA directly:
- Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)
- Online: Log in to your my Social Security account to check your payment status.
- In Person: Visit your local SSA office. Some locations may require appointments, so call ahead.
You can also use these channels to report a missing payment, update your banking info, or request a payment trace.
Important Tips to Avoid Missed Payments
To make sure you don’t miss a payment in the future, follow these best practices:
Keep your direct deposit info updated in your SSA account.
Notify the SSA immediately if you change your address or bank.
Sign up for alerts in your SSA account to get notified when payments are sent.
Avoid switching banks close to your payment date to prevent delays.
If you’re a Social Security beneficiary born between the 21st and 31st of the month, your August 2025 payment is coming on August 27. Everyone else has already received their August benefits and will need to wait until their scheduled September date for the next deposit.
Meanwhile, SSI recipients will receive their second monthly payment on August 29, as an advance for September.
