Social Security payments are an essential source of income for retirees, people with disabilities, and survivors. The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays out benefits on a set schedule each month, mostly based on a person’s birth date. But for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, only two specific groups will receive their money.
Who Will Get Paid on September 3, 2025?
Two groups are scheduled to receive Social Security payments on this date:
- Beneficiaries who started receiving Social Security before May 1997.
- People who receive both Social Security (retirement, spouse, or survivor benefits) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
If you fall into one of these categories, your payment will arrive on Wednesday, September 3.
Who Qualifies for Social Security Benefits?
To receive Social Security, you must meet eligibility requirements based on work history, disability status, or family relationship. The main groups include:
- Retirees – Workers who paid Social Security taxes during their careers.
- People with disabilities – Individuals with long-term medical conditions who cannot work and have paid into the system (Social Security Disability Insurance, SSDI).
- Survivors – Spouses, children, or dependents of a deceased worker who paid Social Security taxes.
September 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule
Aside from the September 3 payment, the rest of the month follows the standard Wednesday schedule based on birth dates:
- September 10, 2025 – Birth dates between the 1st and 10th.
- September 17, 2025 – Birth dates between the 11th and 20th.
- September 24, 2025 – Birth dates between the 21st and 31st.
Key Takeaway
If you have been receiving Social Security since before 1997 or you also get SSI, your next payment will be deposited on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. All other beneficiaries will be paid later in the month, according to their birth date.
