In August 2025, millions of Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will notice a unique change in their payment schedule. This month, recipients will receive two SSI payments, providing short-term financial relief — but it’s not a bonus or extra benefit. Instead, the unusual timing is the result of how dates fall on the calendar this year.
Normally, SSI benefits are paid on the first of each month. However, when the first falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are issued on the preceding business day. In 2025, September 1 falls on Labor Day, meaning the September SSI benefit will be deposited on Friday, August 29, before the holiday weekend. As a result, recipients will receive both their August payment on August 1 and the September payment on August 29 — creating the appearance of a “double” payment within the same month.
For individual recipients, the standard maximum federal SSI payment is $943 per month. Those who live in certain states may receive more, thanks to state-administered supplements, bringing the potential monthly amount up to $967 or more. Couples who both qualify for SSI may receive up to $1,415 combined, not including state supplements.
It’s important to note that this second August deposit is not extra income, and there will be no SSI payment in September, as that benefit is simply being paid early.
For those who receive both SSI and Social Security, the schedule in August is as follows. The first SSI payment will arrive on August 1. There are no payments during the weekend of August 2 and 3. On August 7, Social Security checks will be sent to those who began receiving benefits before May 1997. All other Social Security beneficiaries will receive their payments based on their birth date — on August 13 (for birth dates between the 1st and 10th), August 20 (for the 11th through 20th), and August 27 (for the 21st through 31st).
The second SSI payment, which covers the September benefit, will be deposited on August 29.
Although this double deposit might feel like a bonus, it’s simply an early disbursement to avoid holiday delays. Beneficiaries are encouraged to plan their budgets accordingly, as no SSI funds will arrive in September.
