If you’re wondering why you haven’t received your Social Security payment this week, don’t worry — it’s not a delay or mistake. The reason is simple: No scheduled payment falls during this week in August 2025.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a fixed payment schedule based on birth dates and eligibility categories. Because of how the calendar works this month, there are no payments due during the current week. Here’s what that means and what to expect next.
Why There Are No Payments This Week
Social Security payments are not sent on the same day for everyone. In fact, SSA divides payments across the month, depending on when a person was born and the type of benefit they receive.
For August 2025, the second Wednesday — when many retirees receive their money — falls on August 13, which is actually the third week of the month, not the second.
This is why it might feel like there’s a delay, but it’s not. The schedule is running as planned.
Who Gets Paid and When in August 2025?
Here’s how the SSA payment schedule works this month:
August 1: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments for those who qualify
August 13: People born between the 1st and 10th of any month (Second Wednesday)
August 20: Birthdays between the 11th and 20th
August 27: Birthdays between the 21st and 31st
If you began receiving Social Security before May 1997 or receive SSI, your payment usually comes at the start of the month. Everyone else is paid depending on their birth date.
How Much Does Social Security Pay?
The amount each person receives depends on a few factors:
Your 35 highest-earning years
The age at which you start claiming benefits
Whether you’re claiming as a retiree, spouse, or survivor
Here’s what people typically receive in 2025:
Full retirement age (67): Up to $4,018/month
Early retirement at 62: Up to $2,831/month
Delayed retirement at 70: Up to $5,108/month
Average benefit (May 2025): $2,002.39
Average spousal benefit: $950.20
Average survivor benefit: $1,566.66
Average SSI benefit: $718.30
The SSA adjusts these averages over time, based on how wages and costs change across the country.
What If Your Payment Doesn’t Arrive on Time?
The SSA recommends waiting three full business days after your expected payment date before contacting them. Weekends and public holidays do not count as business days.
If it still hasn’t arrived after that, visit your My Social Security account online or call the SSA for help.
