When do Social Security payments go out in August? See dates here

Social Security payments for August will soon be distributed to more than 71 million Americans. And some recipients will see two payments this month – but zero payments in September.

For most recipients, Social Security payments are issued on Wednesdays throughout the month. About 7.4 million Americans who are disabled or have limited resources receive monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments. About half of those who receive SSI also receive Social Security.

Here’s what to know about this year’s Social Security benefits.

Social Security payment schedule for August 2025

The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules for 2025 and 2026 are available online to allow recipients to use the calendar for budgeting purposes.

Regular Social Security retirement benefits are slated to be distributed on the SSA’s usual schedule:

• Friday, Aug. 1: People who started receiving Social Security before May 1997

• Wednesday, Aug. 13: Birthdates between the 1st and 10th

• Wednesday, Aug. 20: Birthdates between the 11th and the 20th

• Wednesday, Aug 27: Birthdates between the 21st and the 31st

When in August will SSI recipients get paid?

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will be distributed twice in August – on Friday, Aug 1 and on Friday, Aug. 29. The second August payment is scheduled because the first day of September lands on a holiday – Labor Day.

What is SSI?

Supplemental Security Income provides monthly benefits to those with limited income or resources who are 65 or older, blind or have a qualifying disability. Children with a qualifying disability can also get SSI, according to the SSA’s website.

Adults who qualify for SSI generally do not have monthly wages above $2,019.

Those 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.

SSI payment schedule for 2025

SSI checks will be sent out on the following dates remaining in 2025, according to the SSA calendar.

• Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025: October payment

• Friday, Oct. 31, 2025: November payment

• Monday, Dec. 1, 2025: December payment

• Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025: January 2026 payment

My scheduled payment date passed without payment. What do I do?

The Social Security Administration suggests that if you don’t receive your payment on the expected date, allow three additional mailing days before contacting the agency; most arrive on time because 99% of beneficiaries are paid electronically.

Social Security offices in New York

For those looking to visit an SSA office, here are some locations in New York (excluding NYC and Long Island):

• Albany County: 11 A Clinton Ave., Room 430, Federal Building

• Broome County: 2 Court St., Suite 300, Binghamton

• Dutchess County: 4 Academy St, Poughkeepsie

• Erie County: 478 Main St., Suite 200, Buffalo; 1900 Ridge Road, Suite 120, West Seneca

• Monroe County: 200 E. Main St. (second floor), Rochester; 4050 W. Ridge Road (second floor), Greece

• Onondaga County: 100 S. Clinton St., Federal Building (fourth floor), Syracuse

• Orange County: 85 Crystal Run Road, Middletown

When can you start collecting Social Security?

Everyone can start receiving reduced Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, waiting until full retirement age results in a larger monthly payment. That age has gradually increased in recent years, rising by two months for each successive birth year. For example, if you were born in 1958, your full retirement age is 66 years and 8 months, while those born in 1959 will reach it at 66 years and 10 months.

According to the SSA, individuals born between May 2, 1958, and February 28, 1959, will reach their full retirement age in 2025. For those born in 1960 and later, the full retirement age will increase to 67.

USA Today contributed to this report

This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: SSI payment schedule for August 2025: When will New Yorkers get paid?