SSI recipients will see two deposits—Aug. 1 and Aug. 29—but no check in September, so budget with care.
Millions of Americans who count on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are in line for an early “second” payment next month. Because the first of September falls on Labor Day, a federal holiday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will push that month’s benefit forward to Friday, Aug. 29. Add it to the regularly scheduled Friday, Aug. 1 disbursement, and August suddenly looks twice as generous—at least on paper.
Why the Social Security Administration will send two SSI checks in August
The SSA’s rulebook is clear: when the normal payday (the first of the month) lands on a weekend or federal holiday, checks go out on the nearest prior business day. Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1 triggers that adjustment, so September’s money arrives in late August instead. It’s the same quirk that created double paydays in April 2024 and December 2023. Crucially, no SSI payment will be issued during September itself—meaning August’s “extra” deposit is simply arriving early, not boosting anyone’s annual benefit.
| Payment date | Month covered | Day of week |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2025 | August | Friday |
| Aug. 29, 2025 | September | Friday |
There’s the breakdown in a glance. Pretty straightforward, right?
How the early September payment could disrupt your monthly budgeting plans
Seeing two deposits in a single month can tempt even the most disciplined saver. Who wouldn’t feel a little richer? Yet spending both checks before September begins could leave recipients scrambling to cover rent, groceries, or utilities once the calendar flips. Remember: SSI is designed as a steady, monthly lifeline, not a windfall.
Other Social Security programs—retirement, survivor and SSDI benefits—keep their usual schedules based on birth dates, so only SSI participants face this timing shuffle. Here, you can see the steps every supplemental security income recipient should take right now:
- Mark both paydays on your phone or wall calendar—Aug. 1 and Aug. 29.
- Park the second deposit in savings (or leave it untouched on your Direct Express card) until September bills arrive.
- Review automatic payments set for early September to ensure the funds will still be there.
- Log in to your my Social Security account to confirm the exact deposit amounts and dates.
- Need a refresher? Call the SSA’s toll‑free line at 1‑800‑772‑1213 for personalized details.
Following these simple moves can help you avoid the “too much in August, too little in September” trap. After all, nobody enjoys a surprise cash crunch—especially when it’s avoidable with a bit of calendar math.
The double SSI payday in August 2025 is a calendar quirk, not a bonus. Treat the Aug. 29 deposit as September’s check, budget accordingly, and you’ll glide into fall without financial whiplash.