SSDI Payment August 2025: What days are Social Security disability benefits paid?
Each month, more than 70 million people in the United States rely on Social Security payments for their livelihood, benefits that include retirement pensions, assistance to people with disabilities and payments from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
Due to the large number of beneficiaries, payments are not made on a single date, but are spread throughout the month according to certain criteria.
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Social Security payment dates in August 2025
Payments are primarily made according to the beneficiary’s date of birth, although there are exceptions. Those who started receiving benefits before May 1997 or who also receive SSI have different payment dates.
Key dates for August 2025:
- Friday, August 1: Payment for SSI beneficiaries and for those receiving benefits prior to May 1997 (including retirement, spousal or survivor benefits).
- Wednesday, August 13: Payment for people born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
- Wednesday, August 20: Payment for people born between the 11th and 20th.
- Wednesday, August 27: Payment for people born between the 21st and 31st.
- Friday, August 29: Early SSI payment for September, as September 1 (when it is usually paid) falls on the Labor Day holiday.
- Payments are deposited electronically or sent by check according to the beneficiary’s registered preference.
How much can you receive in Social Security benefits?
The amount each person receives varies depending on their earnings history and the age at which they choose to retire. According to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), in May 2025:
- The average monthly retirement benefit reached $2,002.39, surpassing $2,000 for the first time.
- SSI beneficiaries, a total of 7.4 million people, received an average monthly benefit of $718.30.
- The maximum possible amounts in 2025 are as follows:
- Retirement at age 62: up to $2,831 per month.
- Retirement at age 67 (full age): up to $4,018 per month.
- Deferred retirement at age 70: up to $5,108 per month.
Additionally, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of approximately 2.6% is expected in 2026, according to estimates by The Senior Citizens League. The SSA will announce the official adjustment in October 2025.