The Social Security Administration (SSA) has moved payment dates for Social Security benefits for retirees born from the 1st through the 20th of any month in August 2025, now pausing these payments until September. This change facilitates accurate and timely payments in light of the Labor Day holiday, as well as the complex schedule the SSA adheres to for the staggered monthly payment cycles.
Rescheduling Payment Information
Retirees born between the 1st and 10th of the month in question received their August benefits on the 13th and those born between the 11th and 20th received payments on the 20th. As these payments now issued mid-month have been made, no additional payments will be made to these retirees in August. Their next payment is now set to resume in September, aligning with SSA’s standard staggered payment cycles with these groups being paid on the 10th for 1st-10th and 17th for 11th-20th.
SSI Payments and Special Adjustments
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) have a distinct payment schedule which permits them to receive benefits on a monthly basis, on the first day of the month. However, for the month of September in the year 2025, allowances will be made for the payment to be made on the 29th of August, prior to the Labor Day holiday. Some beneficiaries will receive payment in August while others will receive in September. This will permit some beneficiaries to receive a double payment. This will serve as a scheduling adjustment and will not be viewed as a supplementary benefit.
What Retirees Should Know
| Retiree Birth Dates | August Benefit Payment | September Benefit Payment Timing |
|---|---|---|
| 1st to 20th | Already received August payment | Will receive September payment on scheduled day |
| 21st to 31st | August payment allowed on August 27 | September payment scheduled normally in September |
| Rationale | SSA’s systematic approach to payout scheduling | Retirees should be mindful of specific payment timeline |
