SASSA Payment Dates 2026

Check the 2026 SASSA grant payment dates for Older Persons, Disability, Children’s and other grants.

About the 2026 SASSA Payment Schedule

Use this page to check the monthly SASSA grant payment dates for 2026. The schedule includes payment dates for the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Children’s & Other Grants.

SASSA payments are usually made in stages, with Older Persons Grants paid first, followed by Disability Grants, and then Children’s and other grants. Beneficiaries do not need to collect their grant on the exact payment date. Once the money is paid into your account or card, it remains available.

2026 SASSA Grant Payment Schedule

January
Older Persons Grant: 5 Jan
Disability Grant: 6 Jan
Children’s & Other Grants: 7 Jan

February
Older Persons Grant: 2 Feb
Disability Grant: 3 Feb
Children’s & Other Grants: 4 Feb

March
Older Persons Grant: 2 Mar
Disability Grant: 3 Mar
Children’s & Other Grants: 4 Mar

April
Older Persons Grant: 2 Apr
Disability Grant: 3 Apr
Children’s & Other Grants: 4 Apr

May
Older Persons Grant: 5 May
Disability Grant: 6 May
Children’s & Other Grants: 7 May

June
Older Persons Grant: 2 Jun
Disability Grant: 3 Jun
Children’s & Other Grants: 4 Jun

July
Older Persons Grant: 2 Jul
Disability Grant: 3 Jul
Children’s & Other Grants: 6 Jul

August
Older Persons Grant: 4 Aug
Disability Grant: 5 Aug
Children’s & Other Grants: 6 Aug

September
Older Persons Grant: 2 Sep
Disability Grant: 3 Sep
Children’s & Other Grants: 4 Sep

October
Older Persons Grant: 2 Oct
Disability Grant: 5 Oct
Children’s & Other Grants: 6 Oct

November
Older Persons Grant: 3 Nov
Disability Grant: 4 Nov
Children’s & Other Grants: 5 Nov

December
Older Persons Grant: 2 Dec
Disability Grant: 3 Dec
Children’s & Other Grants: 4 Dec

Important Payment Tips

SASSA releases payment dates every month for the Older Persons, Disability and Children’s Grants. The SRD R370 grant is paid on a rolling basis throughout the month.

Why Your Payment May Be Delayed

• Banking details not verified

• SASSA system backlog

• Public holidays

• Bank processing times

• Failed identity verification

How to Avoid Delays

• Ensure your banking details are correct

• Keep your phone number active

• Respond to SASSA verification requests

• Check your SRD status weekly

Helpful Links

Visit Official SASSA Website