If you’re on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and didn’t see a deposit in September 2025, nothing was cut. It’s a calendar quirk.
SSI is normally paid on the 1st of the month, but when the 1st lands on a weekend or federal holiday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends the money on the prior business day.
This year, September 1, 2025 was Labor Day (Monday), so SSA paid September’s SSI on Friday, August 29, 2025.
That’s why you likely saw two SSI deposits in August (Aug 1 and Aug 29) and none in September.
The next regular SSI deposit is due October 1, 2025.
Who Still Gets Paid In September
This shift only affects SSI. Regular Social Security retirement, survivor, and SSDI checks continue on their normal September schedule:
- Sept 3 for people who’ve been receiving benefits since before May 1997 (and those who get both Social Security and SSI).
- Sept 10 for birthdays 1st–10th.
- Sept 17 for birthdays 11th–20th.
- Sept 24 for birthdays 21st–31st.
Knowing these dates helps separate SSI from Social Security so you can plan cash flow correctly.
How Much You Should Have Received
In 2025, the federal SSI benefit rate (FBR) is $967 per month for an eligible individual, $1,450 per month for an eligible couple, and $484 for an essential person.
Your actual deposit can be higher if your state adds a supplement, or lower if you have countable income or a different living arrangement.
What To Do If Your Payment Didn’t Arrive
Receiving Direct Deposit or Direct Express® usually means funds show up the morning of the scheduled date.
If you’re mailed a check, SSA asks that you allow three additional mailing days past the expected date before contacting them.
After that, check with your bank, review your my Social Security account, or call SSA for help.
September 2025 Federal Benefits At A Glance
(SSI looks “missing” only because it was sent early.)
| Benefit Type | Normal Rule | September 2025 Adjustment | Actual Deposit Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSI (September benefit) | Paid on the 1st | 1st is Labor Day (holiday) → pay earlier | Fri, Aug 29, 2025 |
| Social Security (legacy/dual) | Paid on the 3rd | No change | Wed, Sept 3 |
| Social Security (birthdays 1st–10th) | 2nd Wednesday | No change | Wed, Sept 10 |
| Social Security (birthdays 11th–20th) | 3rd Wednesday | No change | Wed, Sept 17 |
| Social Security (birthdays 21st–31st) | 4th Wednesday | No change | Wed, Sept 24 |
| Next SSI (October benefit) | Paid on the 1st | Back to normal | Wed, Oct 1, 2025 |
The early SSI date (Aug 29) and the Wednesday Social Security dates above match SSA’s calendar and widely reported payment guidance.
Budget Tip For This “Two Deposits In August” Pattern
Whenever a month starts with a holiday or weekend, set aside the early SSI for the following month’s bills so your September obligations still get covered on time.
This pattern repeats any time the 1st is not a standard business day.
September’s SSI looks different this year because of a holiday timing rule, not because your benefits changed.
The September 2025 payment was advanced to Aug 29, so you saw two deposits in August and none in September.
Regular Social Security payments still arrived throughout September, and SSI returns to its usual date on Oct 1.
Keep these dates in your calendar and, when an early deposit happens, budget it for the following month to keep your bills on track.
FAQs
Because September’s SSI was paid early on Aug 29, 2025 due to Labor Day falling on Sept 1. You’ll resume a normal deposit on Oct 1, 2025.