- Social Security payments for September 2025 are being distributed on a schedule based largely on your birth date, unless you fall under special categories.
- A prominent point: some beneficiaries could receive a maximum monthly benefit of $4,018 — but only if certain conditions are met.
- September 24, 2025 is one of the payment dates. Specifically, people born between the 21st and 31st of the month who qualify will likely get their Social Security payment then.
Who Gets Payment on September 24, 2025
Here’s how the SSA (Social Security Administration) schedules payments for September:
| Birth Date Range | Payment Date in September 2025 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 10 | September 10 | Regular retirement, spousal, survivor benefits if you filed after May 1997. |
| 11 – 20 | September 17 | Same as above. |
| 21 – 31 | September 24 | Beneficiaries with these birthdays, assuming all other criteria met (filed after May 1, 1997, etc.). |
| Filed before May 1997 / combo with SSI | September 3 | This group has a different schedule. |
Maximum Benefit of $4,018 — Who Qualifies?
To receive the maximum benefit ($4,018/month) in 2025, you must meet several criteria:
- Reach Full Retirement Age (FRA). For people born in 1960 or later, that is 67 years old. If born earlier, the FRA is slightly younger depending on birth year.
- Have a high lifetime earnings record—paying Social Security taxes up to the maximum taxable earnings level for many years
- Delay claiming until full retirement age (i.e. not taking benefits early), since taking benefits earlier reduces the amount.
Other Key Details & Exceptions
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income) Recipients: They usually receive payments on the first of the month. Because September 1, 2025 is Labor Day, the SSI payment for September was issued early (on August 29, 2025). So no SSI payment will come in September itself.
- If your payment date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment arrives on the preceding business day.
- If a payment doesn’t appear in your account when expected, SSA recommends waiting three extra business days before contacting them.
Things to Check to See If You’ll Get It
- Are you receiving a Social Security retirement, survivor, or disability benefit?
- Did you start benefits after May 1, 1997 (for regular schedule)?
- When is your birth date in the month? If it’s between 21–31, likely you’ll see payment on September 24.
- Have you reached Full Retirement Age if you want maximum benefit ($4,018)?
- Are you relying on SSI instead of Social Security, or a combination? SSI payment schedule may differ.
If your birthday falls between September 21–31, and you meet the SSA’s eligibility rules (full retirement age, strong earnings history, not claiming early), you may receive a Social Security payment of up to $4,018 on September 24, 2025.
For SSI recipients or those with different filing dates (before May 1997 or special situations), payment schedules differ. Always check your personal SSA benefit statements, birth date group, and whether holidays might shift your payment date.
FAQs
Does everyone born between 21–31 receive the maximum benefit of $4,018 on September 24?
No. Even if your birth date falls in that range, you’ll only get $4,018 if you qualify (full retirement age, high earnings history, not claiming early). Most people will receive a lower amount depending on their history.
If I get SSI, will I get a separate payment on September 24?
Probably not. SSI payments follow a different timeline. For September 2025, the SSI payment was advanced to August 29 because September 1 was a federal holiday. So, SSI recipients won’t get another SSI payment later in September.
What if my payment doesn’t show up by the expected date?
The SSA advises waiting three more business days beyond the scheduled date (especially for mailed checks) before raising an issue. If it still hasn’t arrived, contact the SSA or your bank.