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As we approach September 2025, it’s essential for millions of Americans to know exactly when their Social Security and SSI benefits will arrive.
Here’s the confirmed payment schedule, including all exceptions and timing adjustments, so you can plan with confidence.
Why September Is Unique
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is normally paid on the 1st of the month. Because September 1 falls on Labor Day, the SSA advances the payment to the prior business day.
In this case, beneficiaries receive the September SSI payment on Friday, August 29, 2025—meaning no SSI deposit occurs during September itself. - Social Security retirement, SSDI, and survivor benefits follow a Wednesday-based schedule, depending on the beneficiary’s birth date, with an important exception:
- Those who filed prior to May 1997, receive both SSI and Social Security, live abroad, or have state-paid Medicare premiums receive payments on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Confirmed September 2025 Payment Schedule Table
| Benefit Type / Criteria | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| SSI (for September) due to Labor Day adjustment | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Social Security – exceptions (pre-1997, SSI+SSA, etc.) | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 |
| Born 1st–10th of month (retirement/SSDI) | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
| Born 11th–20th of month | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 |
| Born 21st–31st of month | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 |
Key Highlights & Figures
- The SSI September payment is advanced to August 29, 2025 due to the Labor Day holiday. This means no SSI payment occurs in September proper.
- Social Security benefits (retirement, SSDI, survivors) continue the regular Wednesday schedule, with payouts on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, depending on eligibility group.
- The 3rd of September is reserved for special cases (e.g., pre-May 1997 filers, dual SSI+SSA recipients, etc.).
- This two-payment month for SSI (August 1 and August 29) is a recurring pattern in 2025’s calendar design for months when the 1st falls on a holiday or weekend.
In summary, the September 2025 Social Security payment schedule is firmly confirmed:
- SSI recipients receive the September payout early, on August 29.
- Social Security and SSDI recipients are paid based on birthdate Wednesdays (Sept 10, 17, or 24).
- Special groups (e.g., pre-1997 filers, SSI+SSA recipients) receive payment on September 3.
Knowing these exact dates helps ensure you align your bill payments, budgeting, and financial planning—so no one gets caught off guard.
FAQs
Why is there no SSI payment in September 2025?
Because September 1, 2025, is Labor Day, the SSI check is issued early on August 29, resulting in no SSI deposit during September.
What determines my Social Security payment date?
Your payment date depends on your birth date:
1st–10th: second Wednesday (Sept 10)
11th–20th: third Wednesday (Sept 17)
21st–31st: fourth Wednesday (Sept 24)
Special cases receive payment on September 3.
If my payment doesn’t arrive on the expected date, what should I do?
For direct deposit, check with your bank. For mailed checks, allow three extra mailing days before contacting the SSA. Always verify your “My Social Security” account for updates.