SSI payment dates around August 2026
| Payment for | Due | Paid on |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | July 1, 2026 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 |
| August 2026 | August 1, 2026 | Friday, July 31, 2026(early: a Saturday) |
| September 2026 | September 1, 2026 | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 |
| October 2026 | October 1, 2026 | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
Why this happens
SSI is paid on the 1st of every month. When the 1st falls on a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday, Social Security pays on the business day before, which can be the last business day of the previous month. That leaves one month with two deposits and the next month with none. The total you receive over the year does not change.
Your money already arrived
Look for an SSI deposit on Friday, July 31, 2026 in your bank statement. That is your August payment. If it is not there, contact Social Security.
No SSI in August: common questions
Why is there no SSI payment in August 2026?
SSI is due on the 1st. August 1, 2026 is a Saturday, so the August payment was paid early, on Friday, July 31, 2026, in July.
Did I miss my August SSI payment?
No. Your August payment was deposited early, on Friday, July 31, 2026. If no SSI deposit arrived on that date, contact Social Security.
When is my next SSI payment?
Your next SSI payment arrives Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Is Social Security still paid in August 2026?
Yes. Social Security and SSDI are paid as usual: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Wednesday, August 19, 2026 or Wednesday, August 26, 2026 depending on your birthday, or Monday, August 3, 2026 if you are paid on the 3rd.
Related
Official sources
- Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2026 (PDF)(Social Security Administration)
- Social Security Handbook §121: Payment Dates(Social Security Administration)
- When will I get my benefits if the payment date falls on a weekend or holiday?(Social Security Administration)