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This week’s Social Security payment is set to be delivered on Wednesday, August 27, to recipients whose birthdays fall between the 21st and the 31st of any given month.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a staggered system based on birth dates to issue payments, ensuring organized and timely disbursements each month.
Understanding the Social Security Payment Schedule
The SSA payment structure is based on the beneficiary’s date of birth. Payments are made on Wednesdays to retired or elderly claimants and follow this structure:
| Birth Date Range | Payment Date (Monthly) |
|---|---|
| 1st – 10th | Second Wednesday |
| 11th – 20th | Third Wednesday |
| 21st – 31st | Fourth Wednesday |
This Week’s Payment
For August 2025, this is the third and final Social Security disbursement of the month.
What If You Were Overpaid by the SSA?
Beneficiaries should be aware that if they were overpaid by the SSA, their monthly checks may now reflect reduced amounts. The Social Security Administration has started recouping overpayments by withholding up to 50% of the affected beneficiaries’ checks.
While the agency hasn’t disclosed the total number of people impacted, a report from February 2025 by the Office of the Inspector General found that the SSA overpaid $13.6 billion between fiscal years 2020 and 2023. Those who haven’t begun repayments may now see significant reductions in their future payments.
Upcoming SSI Payment Dates (2025–2026)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients follow a separate schedule. These payments are generally issued on the first business day of the month. For the remainder of 2025 and early 2026, the schedule is as follows:
| Payment Date | Payment For |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 (Friday) | August 2025 |
| August 29, 2025 (Friday) | September 2025 |
| October 1, 2025 (Wednesday) | October 2025 |
| October 31, 2025 (Friday) | November 2025 |
| December 1, 2025 (Monday) | December 2025 |
| December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) | January 2026 |
| January 30, 2026 (Friday) | February 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 (Friday) | March 2026 |
Understanding your Social Security and SSI payment dates can help with better financial planning, especially if you rely heavily on these benefits.
Recipients born later in the month will receive their August payment on August 27, while those receiving SSI benefits should take note of the altered dates for upcoming months.
Also, if you have received overpayments from the SSA, you may begin seeing reduced amounts as the agency starts recovering excess disbursements.
FAQs
How do I know when my Social Security payment is scheduled?
Your birth date determines your payment schedule. Check the SSA calendar or use the birthdate rule: 1st–10th (2nd Wednesday), 11th–20th (3rd), 21st–31st (4th).
Why was my Social Security payment reduced this month?
If you were overpaid by the SSA, they may begin withholding up to 50% of your monthly benefit to recover the overpayment.
Are SSI and regular Social Security payments sent on the same day?
No, SSI payments are typically sent on the first business day of the month, while Social Security benefits are distributed based on birth dates and usually fall on Wednesdays.