Retirees in the United States who receive Social Security benefits are subject to a monthly payment calendar based on their birth date. According to the official schedule published by the Social Security Administration, the distribution of August payments follows this regular cycle. Futbolete reported that individuals born in the first two-thirds of the month have already received their August benefits.
The next scheduled payment, set for late August, will cover the remaining group of beneficiaries. No changes have been announced regarding benefit amounts or eligibility. The current situation concerns only the timing of payments already issued or due to be processed.
August Payment Dates by Birth Date
The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes retirement payments on a staggered schedule based on beneficiaries’ birth dates. For August 2025, retirees born between the 1st and 10th received their payment on August 13, while those born from the 11th through the 20th were paid on August 20.
The final group—those with birthdays from the 21st to the 31st—will receive their payment on August 27.
This means that retirees born from the 1st through the 20th have already received their August payment and will not receive another until their next scheduled date in September. According to the official SSA guidance,
Retirees born between the 1st and 20th of the month will not receive another payment until September.
The monthly structure remains consistent and is designed to support orderly and reliable disbursements.
SSI Recipients to Receive Early Payment Due to Labor Day
Unlike traditional retirement benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is issued on a fixed schedule. For August 2025, SSI recipients received their first payment on August 1. Because September 1 falls on Labor Day, a federal holiday, the SSA has scheduled an early disbursement of September’s SSI benefit on August 29.
This ensures that recipients do not experience delays due to federal office closures or banking interruptions.
September Payment Dates for Retirees
The September 2025 retirement payment schedule will follow the same pattern as August. Retirees with birthdays between the 1st and 10th will receive their payment on September 11. Those born from the 11th to the 20th are scheduled for September 18, and individuals born from the 21st to the 31st will be paid on September 25.
These dates ensure continuity in the Social Security payment system, maintaining the monthly cadence that beneficiaries rely on.
What to Do if a Payment Is Missing
If a Social Security payment has not arrived by the expected date, the SSA advises that recipients take several steps before filing a formal report. First, they should allow three business days to pass after the scheduled payment date. If the payment is still missing, they are encouraged to check with their bank or financial institution to confirm whether the deposit was delayed or processed.
If no payment is found, retirees should then contact the SSA directly by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778), visiting a local SSA office, or logging into their my Social Security account online. Through these channels, it is possible to track payment status, request a trace for delayed funds, or update personal banking information to prevent future issues.
Payment Timing, Not Amount, Is Affected
The Social Security payment delay for certain retirees does not affect the total benefit amount, only the timing of disbursement. Those born earlier in the month receive their payments earlier and may experience a longer wait between pay cycles.
The SSA encourages beneficiaries to plan their personal finances accordingly to account for these intervals, especially when holidays such as Labor Day impact the normal payment calendar.
By staying informed about the schedule and using available support channels, retirees can ensure that their Social Security benefits remain accessible and on track month after month.
