If you are a Social Security beneficiary born between the first and twentieth of the month, you have most likely already received your payment for August 2025.
If you were born after the 20th of the month, you are still in the group of people who have not received their deposits. Here is everything you need to know about the payment schedule and who has yet to be paid this month.
Social Security Payment Schedule for August 2025
The Social Security Administration makes monthly payments based on the beneficiary’s birth date. It is a system that aims to distribute deposits evenly throughout the month in order to avoid delays or overload.
August 2025 payment dates:
Wednesday, August 14: For those born between the 1st and 10th of the month.
Wednesday, August 21: For those born between the 11th and 20th.
Wednesday, August 28: For those born between the 21st and 31st of the month.
This means that if you were born after the 20th, your payment will arrive on August 28. It is important to note that these dates only apply to individuals who began receiving benefits after May 1997.
Some Social Security beneficiaries receive payments on the first of the month, regardless of their birth date. This group includes people who started receiving benefits before May 1997. In this case, the payment for August was made on Thursday, August 1.
They also receive payments on August 1:
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.
People who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and qualify for special situations.
Those who receive combined payments from SSI and Social Security.
What to do if your Social Security payment does not arrive
If you expected your Social Security deposit in August and it has yet to arrive, the SSA recommends that you wait three business days after the payment date before reporting a problem. If the money does not appear after that time, you may contact the SSA directly or file a report online at ssa.gov.
Remember that Social Security payments can be deposited directly into your bank account or using a Direct Express card, depending on how you requested them. It is advisable to keep your personal and banking information up to date to avoid delays.
Furthermore, the SSA never requests confidential information via phone or email. If you receive a suspicious call about your payments, do not share your information and report it immediately.
