Social Security and SSI Payments Arriving August 1 — Here’s Who Gets Paid Early

Last updated on July 31st, 2025 at 07:33 am

9. Is This a Bonus? Not Quite.

Getting two payments in August might feel like hitting a small jackpot. Some people even wonder, “Did SSA send me a bonus?”

But here’s the truth:
This is not extra money.

The second payment is your September SSI, sent early because September 1 is Labor Day. The SSA always moves the date up when a payment lands on a holiday or weekend.

So yes, it shows up in August.
But it’s not an additional check.

Still, having both deposits come early can help with planning — especially if you’ve got bills due at the start of the month.

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