Social Security September Calendar: SSI Skips the Month — Are You in the Next Round of Wednesday Deposits?

There are millions of Americans who rely on Social Security payments for financial stability. These payments assist citizens with bills such as rent, utilities, groceries and medical care. Therefore, it is important for beneficiaries to understand the payment calendar so that they can budget accordingly.

September’s payment schedule comes with a small change. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will not receive a payment during the month, and this is why:

Why SSI Skips September

SSI checks are generally paid on the 1^st of every month. However, if it comes to a point where the 1^st ends up being a weekend or government holiday, then the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out the payment on the last business day of the previous month.

With that being said, that exact scenario occurred this year. The 1^st of September 2025 is labour day which is a government holiday. The payment was therefore sent on the 29^th of August 2025.

That means recipients won’t see another SSI deposit until the 1^st of October 2025.

Now, this might feel like a skipped month but it is important to remember that payments have not been reduced but rather paid in advance.

September 3: Payments for Longtime Beneficiaries

The first round of September payments arrives on Wednesday, the 3^rd of September. These go to people who:

• Began receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997, or
• Collect both Social Security and SSI.

This group always gets paid on the 3^rd of each month, regardless of the day of the week. If the 3^rd  falls on a weekend or holiday, the payment arrives on the last business day before.

Other September Payments

For those who started receiving Social Security after May 1997, payments are scheduled by birth date.

• Birthdays 1st–10th – Paid on the second Wednesday of the month
• Birthdays 11th–20th – Paid on the third Wednesday of the month
• Birthdays 21st–31st – Paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month

October Brings a Return for SSI

October’s SSI payments comes twice, but remember:

• Wednesday, 1^st October 2025 for the regular monthly benefit.
• Friday, 31^st October 2025 (paid early since the 1^st of November falls on a Saturday)

This simply means that SSI beneficiaries will see an SSI check at the beginning of October and the end but remember to budget accordingly.

Why the Schedule Matters

Social Security is the financial backbone for millions of retirees, disabled citizens as well as households who earn a fairly low income. If beneficiaries miss a payment date, this can lead to unnecessary financial stress and possibly late bills.

Therefore, it is important to follow the SSA’s payment calendar. Every year, the SSA posts a full payment schedule, and this allows beneficiaries to plan in advance.

How to Double-Check Your Deposit

If you’re ever unsure about your payment date, you can check via these two steps:

1. My Social Security Account – Create an online Social Security account and this will allow you to view payment dates and manage you Social Security benefits.
2. Check the SSA official website- The SSA website provided verified information regarding Social Security.

The Bottom Line

September does bring a different payment schedule for Social Security beneficiaries. SSI beneficiaries must remember that there will be no payment in September but the rather the payment will arrive early. It is therefore important for beneficiaries to budget and plan effectively so that their bills are covered.

Follow the SSA for verified information so that you are able to make proactive decisions and pay your bills accordingly.