August 2025 Social Security Payments in Georgia: Dates and What to Expect

In August 2025, Georgians receiving Social Security (retirement, disability, survivors) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) should know when to expect payments and how that month’s calendar quirks affect them. 

The payment schedule follows federal SSA rules, and in 2025, special adjustments shift some SSI payments. 

What is the standard schedule for August 2025 Social Security in Georgia?

For most recipients who began benefits after May 1997, the August 2025 Social Security payment date is tied to your birth date:

• If your birthday is between the 1st and the 10th, your payment comes on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
• If your birthday is between the 11th and the 20th, your payment arrives on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
• If your birthday is between the 21st and the 31st, your payment is on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

These dates align with the SSA’s published Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2025.

If your benefit started before May 1997, or you receive both Social Security and SSI, your Social Security payment is made on the third of the month, rather than the Wednesday schedule.

Also, if a scheduled Wednesday falls on a federal holiday or weekend, the payment is moved to the prior business day.

How does SSI payment work in August 2025 in Georgia?

SSI payments generally arrive on the first of the month, unless that day is a weekend or holiday.

In August 2025, SSI recipients will receive two payments:

• The regular August payment on August 1
• An advance payment on August 29 for September, because September 1 falls on Labor Day (a federal holiday) and the SSA shifts the payment earlier.

Because of that shift, there will be no separate SSI payment in September—the payment was already included in late August.

Thus, for Georgia SSI recipients, August will include two disbursements (Aug 1 and Aug 29), and none in September.

Does the August 2025 Social Security payment include the COLA increase?

Yes. The August 2025 Social Security payment reflects the 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that took effect for benefits in 2025. 

This increase is embedded in all monthly payments starting January 2025.

So your August check will already include the 2025 increase.

What if your payment is late or missing in August 2025 in Georgia?

If your August 2025 Social Security payment doesn’t arrive by the expected date:

1. First, allow for minor delays, especially if mailed or if there is banking processing time.
2. Check with your bank—sometimes funds post late.
3. If it’s clearly missing, contact SSA via 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Georgia SSA office.
4. For paper checks (less common now), wait three mailing days after the scheduled date before reporting.

Georgia beneficiaries can also log into my Social Security to view your Benefit Payment Schedule and detect any anomalies.

Are there special cases in Georgia for August 2025 Social Security?

Yes:

1. If you receive both Social Security and SSI, your Social Security is paid on the third, not on a Wednesday.
   
2. If your state (Georgia) pays your Medicare premiums, or you live abroad, or filed before 1997, you may receive the payment on the third day of the month instead.
3. If a scheduled payment falls on a holiday or weekend, it moves earlier.

How do Georgia beneficiaries verify their August 2025 Social Security schedule?

1. Use a my Social Security account to see your personalized schedule.
2. Compare your birthday to the published 2025 calendar to see which Wednesday applies.
3. For SSI, check if September’s payment was moved to August 29.
4. Watch for SSA notices—sometimes they mail updates or changes.
5. Consult the SSA’s “Schedule of Social Security Payments 2025” PDF and cross-check.

What should Georgia recipients do to prepare for Social Security?

1. Ensure your direct deposit info is up to date.
2. If you rely on SSI, be aware of the double payment in August and no payment in September.
3. Plan for adjusted cash flow that month.
4. Mark the payment date based on your birthday.
5. Monitor for emails or notices from SSA in late August about any shifts.
6. If you still receive paper checks, consider switching to electronic payments to avoid delays.