Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks will get two checks during the month of August.
The double delivery is a result of the Social Security Administration’s calendar. Payments are typically issued on the first day of the month, and the August payment is scheduled to go out Friday, Aug. 1.
However, when the first of the month lands on a weekend or a holiday, as it does in September (Sept. 1 is Labor Day), payments go out early. So the payment for the month of September is scheduled to be sent Aug. 29, the last business day of that month.
The same situation happened in May, with SSI recipients getting payments on May 1 and May 30. Payments throughout the rest of 2025 and into 2026 will follow a similar pattern, according to the SSA calendar.
When are SSI payments sent out for August? See full 2025 payment schedule
SSI beneficiaries will also get two checks in August, October and December. That’s because the first date of the following month lands on a weekend or holiday.
Here are the dates for SSI payments for the rest of 2025 and into early 2026, according to the SSA calendar:
Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 (Check for August 2025)
Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 (Check for September 2025)
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 (Check for October 2025)
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 (Check for November 2025)
Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 (Check for December 2025)
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 (Check for January 2026)
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 (Check for February 2026)
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 (Check for March 2026)
What is SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides benefits for those with limited income or resources, those aged 65 or older, and those who are blind or have a qualifying disability. Children with a qualifying disability can also get SSI, according to the Social Security Administration’s website. About 7.4 million Americans currently get monthly SSI payments.
Adults who earn more than $2,019 from work monthly, typically do not qualify for SSI. About one-third of SSI recipients also get a benefit from Social Security.
Those who may be eligible for SSI can begin the application process online, in person at your local Social Security office, or by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time during the work week.
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