If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA), there’s an important update for you this August. Due to how the SSA payment calendar works, millions of beneficiaries will receive two deposits in August 2025. But be careful—this is not bonus money.
Let’s understand what’s happening and how you should plan your finances.
Why Are There Two SSI Payments in August?
The SSA usually sends SSI payments on the 1st of each month. But if the 1st falls on a weekend or a holiday, the payment is sent in advance on the last business day of the previous month.
In September 2025, the 1st is Labor Day, a federal holiday. So, the September SSI payment will be made early on Friday, August 29.
August 2025 SSI Payment Calendar
If you’re on SSI, here’s your payment schedule for August 2025:
Friday, August 1: Regular SSI payment for the month of August
Friday, August 29: Advance SSI payment for the month of September
Is It a Double Payment for August?
No, it is not extra or bonus money. It only looks like a double payment, but the second deposit is actually your September benefit paid early. The SSA does this to make sure you get your money on time, even when holidays disrupt the regular schedule.
This can cause confusion, especially for people who carefully budget based on one payment per month. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead and not spend both payments in August.
Who Will Receive Two Deposits in August?
Only SSI beneficiaries will see two payments this month. This change does not affect people who receive:
Social Security retirement
SSDI (disability)
Survivor benefits
These payments follow a different schedule based on the beneficiary’s birth date or other factors and will be paid as usual.
SSA Payment Schedule Summary
SSI payments: On the 1st of each month, unless it falls on a holiday or weekend
Retirement, SSDI, survivor benefits: Paid on Wednesdays based on birth dates
Tips for Financial Planning with Two SSI Payments
If you’re receiving both the August 1 and August 29 payments, here’s how to stay on track:
Mark both August 1 and 29 on your calendar as deposit days
Remember: The August 29 deposit is your September benefit
Plan your spending carefully so you don’t run out of money in September
Check your bank account or Direct Express card to confirm payments
Log into your My Social Security account to view the full 2025 payment calendar
Receiving two SSI deposits in August 2025 is part of the regular SSA payment process, not a bonus. It’s important for beneficiaries to know that the second payment on August 29 is the September benefit paid early due to Labor Day on September 1. Managing this wisely and staying informed through your My Social Security account can help you avoid financial surprises next month.
