SASSA Grant Payment Dates (Schedules) For 2026
SASSA Grant Payment Dates 2026… The following payment dates have been scheduled for older persons, disability grants, and children’s grants for 2026.
As we start the new year, SASSA has announced the scheduled dates for beneficiaries to receive their payments for 2026. SASSA issues grants to vulnerable South Africans all over.
SASSA Payment Dates for Older Persons, Disability & Children’s Grants 2026
SASSA released the following SASSA grant payment schedule for 2026:
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 Jan 2026 | 7 Jan 2026 | 8 Jan 2026 |
| February | 3 Feb 2026 | 4 Feb 2026 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| March | 3 Mar 2026 | 4 Mar 2026 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| April | 2 Apr 2026 | 3 Apr 2026 | 6 Apr 2026 |
| May | 6 May 2026 | 7 May 2026 | 8 May 2026 |
| June | 3 Jun 2026 | 4 Jun 2026 | 5 Jun 2026 |
| July | 2 Jul 2026 | 3 Jul 2026 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| August | 5 Aug 2026 | 6 Aug 2026 | 7 Aug 2026 |
| September | 2 Sep 2026 | 3 Sep 2026 | 4 Sep 2026 |
| October | 2 Oct 2026 | 5 Oct 2026 | 6 Oct 2026 |
| November | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 |
| December | 2 Dec 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 |
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Note: These dates apply to the majority of recipients for each grant type, and SASSA usually pays them in a staggered sequence (older persons first, followed by disability, then children’s grants) to help manage pay-point demand.
As for the SRD grant, there is no set payment date. However, should you be receiving the grant at a Post Office, the Post Office will not be disbursing the grant on the above dates.
With Post Office payments, your collection day is determined by the last 3 digits of your ID number. The Post Office is yet to announce the SASSA grant payment schedule for December.
Beneficiaries of the R350 grant who receive their SASSA grant payouts through the Post Office, a Boxer store or a PicknPay store are urged to wait for an SMS saying their grant is ready before they go out to collect.
SASSA has said that beneficiaries will receive their grants for the months that they qualify for, keeping in mind that patience is key when it comes to R350 grant payments.
Should you do an SASSA status check on your R350 grant application and it shows that it is approved with no pay date, it means payment has not been processed yet but will be.
Notes:
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If a scheduled date falls on a public holiday or weekend, SASSA may adjust it to the nearest working day. Always check notices from SASSA or your SMS alerts.
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You can confirm your individual grant payment via the official SASSA website or helpline (0800 60 10 11) if in South Africa.
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Payments can be received via direct bank transfer, SASSA card, or approved retail pay points (e.g., Shoprite, Pick n Pay), depending on your setup
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