Official SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates (Calendar) 2026
SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates 2026… The official SASSA Special Relief Distress (SRD) grant payment dates for 2026 have been released.
The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is administered in terms of section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and is implemented with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.
SRD Grant is meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on behalf of herself/ himself or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment, and have no financial support from any other source.
SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates 2026
These payment dates are for beneficiaries of the R350 grant who receive their grant payments through the Post Office. The schedule works with the last three digits of your ID number.
The SASSA SRD grant payment dates for 2026 are as follows:
January 2026:
February 2026:
March 2026:
April 2026:
May 2026:
June 2026:
July 2026:
August 2026:
September 2026:
October 2026:
November 2026:
December 2026:
How to Ensure You Receive Your Payment:
- Update Your Personal Details: Ensure that your contact information, including your banking details or payment method, is up-to-date. Incorrect information could delay or prevent payment.
- Check Your Payment Method: SASSA payments are made using various methods, including bank transfers, cash collections at specific points, or mobile money. Be sure to know how you will receive your payment and check your account or the respective collection point.
- Verify Your Eligibility: Ensure that you continue to meet the eligibility requirements for the SRD R370 grant. If your circumstances change, you may need to update your information with SASSA to maintain your eligibility.
- Check for Payment Updates: If you have not received your payment within the designated window, check for updates on the official SASSA website or through SASSA’s contact channels. You can also visit the SASSA offices for more information on your payment status.
- Contact SASSA for Assistance: If you experience any issues or delays, don’t hesitate to contact SASSA’s customer service. They can help resolve any problems and guide you through the payment process.
You are urged to wait for an SMS to tell you that your grant is ready to be collected or else you’ll be heading to the Post Office for nothing, with no grant ready for you to collect. After receiving the SMS you should then check which day your ID number falls under before visiting the Post Office to collect your grant payment.
If you have not received an SMS that means that there’s no grant ready to collect.
SASSA has said that you do not need to fetch your grant on the first day and that the money will always be there for you to collect.
The SRD grant is aimed at providing financial assistance to unemployed South Africans who were left jobless due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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