In a rare calendar quirk, some Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two SSI payments in August 2025—one on August 1 and another on August 29.
This isn’t extra money, but a scheduling adjustment triggered by the upcoming federal holiday.
What’s Causing the Two Payments?
- SSI payments normally arrive on the 1st of each month.
- If the 1st falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment is moved to the previous business day.
- In 2025, September 1 lands on Labor Day (Monday). As a result, the September SSI payment is issued early, on Friday, August 29.
Thus, recipients will see two deposits in August: one for August, and an early payment intended for September.
Who Receives Two Payments?
| Recipient Type | August SSI Payments | Why Two? |
|---|---|---|
| SSI-only beneficiaries | August 1 & August 29 | Regular August and early September payment |
| Dual SSI + Social Security | August 1 & August 29 | SSI follows holiday adjustment rules |
| Social Security (Retirement, SSDI) only | One payment (mid‑month) | These benefits follow separate schedule rules |
Approximately 7.4 million Americans receive SSI, generally up to $967 per month for individuals in 2025, or up to $1,450 per couple. Nearly one-third of these SSI recipients also collect Social Security benefits.
Social Security vs. SSI Payment Timing
SSI follows the 1st-of-the-month schedule, adjusted for holidays.
Social Security (retirement, disability, survivor benefits) depends on your birthday:
- Born between 1st–10th: 2nd Wednesday (Aug 13)
- Born between 11th–20th: 3rd Wednesday (Aug 20)
- Born between 21st–31st: 4th Wednesday (Aug 27)
Receivers of both SSI and Social Security may see SSI payments twice and a separate mid-month deposit for Social Security.
SSI Calendar Adjustments for Late 2025 & Early 2026
These schedule quirks repeat when the 1st of the month coincides with holidays or weekends:
- October 1, 2025 payment: regular
- November 1, 2025 falls on a Saturday → early payment on Oct 31
- January 1, 2026 falls on a holiday → paid Dec 31
- Feb 1 and Mar 1, 2026 land on weekends → payments moved accordingly
How Much Will You Get in August?
- SSI benefit maximum (2025): $967/month for individuals, $1,450 for couples
- SSI recipients with income limits can earn up to ~$2,019/month and still qualify
- Social Security (avg monthly): ~$2,005–$1,976 after a 2.5% COLA increase in 2025
Budgeting Tips for August Recipients
While seeing two deposits in August may feel like a bonus, it’s simply paying September’s SSI benefit early. Key advice:
- Treat the second deposit as September funds
- Avoid spending both checks at once
- Plan until the next SSI payment in October 2025
The August 2025 SSI double payment is a standard schedule adjustment due to Labor Day falling on September 1.
If you’re a Supplemental Security Income recipient—especially someone who also receives Social Security benefits—you’ll receive two SSI checks in August: one for August and an early one for September.
It’s important to plan carefully, treating the second check as covering your September living expenses. Keep track of the SSA payment calendar to avoid confusion and ensure your financial stability throughout the rest of the year.
FAQs
Why am I getting two SSI checks in August 2025?
Because September 1 is Labor Day, the SSI payment for September is paid early on August 29, in addition to the regular August 1 payment.
Will I receive Social Security retirement or SSDI payments twice?
No. Those follow a separate schedule based on your birthdate and are unaffected by SSI timing changes.
Is this extra income or just a scheduling shift?
It’s strictly a timing adjustment, not additional income. You won’t receive SSI in September—it’s already paid early.