Payment Schedules for Social Security Benefits in August 2025: Important Dates and Anticipated Changes
In August 2025, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security for essentials like rent, medication, and groceries can expect their payments to be issued. Here's a breakdown of the payment schedule, provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
For those who filed claims after May 1997, Social Security, Retirement, Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Survivor Benefits will be paid on specific Wednesdays, depending on the recipient's birth date:
- Born between the 1st and 10th of the month: August 13 (second Wednesday)
- Born between the 11th and 20th of the month: August 20 (third Wednesday)
- Born after the 20th of the month: August 27 (fourth Wednesday)
However, beneficiaries who began receiving benefits before May 1997 will receive their payment on August 1.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, on the other hand, will receive two payments in August 2025: August 1 and August 29. The early second payment is due to the holiday effect on the September schedule, as Labor Day falls on September 1, a federal holiday, preventing payments from being issued on that day.
Recipients living outside the U.S., those who receive both SSI and Social Security benefits, and those whose states pay their Medicare premiums will also get paid on August 1.
To avoid potential delays, it's recommended to set up direct deposit. And remember, the SSA will never ask for your full SSN or bank info via phone or email.
If you're unsure about your benefits or need personalised guidance, you can visit SSA.gov or call 1-800-772-1213. If a payment is late, wait three mailing days before contacting Social Security.
Mark your calendar with your payment date to ensure you don't miss out on your Social Security benefits. For more information about Social Security, you can find related reads on FingerLakes1.com.
[1] SSA.gov: August 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule [2] SSA.gov: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payment Schedule [3] SSA.gov: Social Security Payment Schedule for Pre-1997 Beneficiaries [4] SSA.gov: Social Security Payment Schedule for Special Cases
Planning your personal-finance calendar for August 2025, you'll need to mark down August 13, August 20, or August 27, depending on your birth date, for Social Security, Retirement, Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Survivor Benefits. For Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, anticipate payments on August 1 and August 29, with the second payment being an early issue due to the holiday effect on the September schedule.
