On August 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will make payments, but not everyone will receive their money that day. Only specific groups of beneficiaries will get their payments on August 1.
This article will explain who will receive payments on this date and who will have to wait for another day later in the month.
Who Will Get Paid on August 1?
The following groups will receive their Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments on August 1, 2025:
- People who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- People who started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997.
If you don’t belong to one of these groups, your payment will not arrive on August 1.
Who Won’t Receive Payments on August 1?
If you started receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997 and are not enrolled in the SSI program, you will not get your payment on August 1. Instead, your payment will be distributed later in the month based on your date of birth. Here’s the schedule:
- Wednesday, August 14: Beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- Wednesday, August 21: Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
- Wednesday, August 28: Beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st of the month.
How to Know If You Will Receive Payment on August 1
To find out if you will receive your payment on August 1, consider the following factors:
- Do you receive SSI? If yes, you will receive your payment on August 1.
- Did you start receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997? If yes, you will also receive your payment on August 1.
If you don’t meet either of these criteria, your payment will arrive later in the month according to the payment schedule mentioned above.
What to Do If You Don’t Receive Your Payment on Time
If you do not receive your payment on the expected date, the SSA recommends waiting at least three business days before reporting the issue. If after three days you still haven’t received your payment, you can:
- Contact your local Social Security office.
- Call the customer service number for assistance.
Important tip: Be aware of fraud. The SSA will never ask for personal information over the phone or by email to release a payment. If you receive a suspicious call, report it immediately.
The August 2025 Social Security payment schedule is clearly defined, and not all beneficiaries will receive their payments on August 1. If you are unsure about when your payment will arrive, review your situation, check your date of birth, and verify if you receive SSI or started receiving benefits before May 1997. For those who do not fall into these groups, your payment will be scheduled for a later date in the month.
