SASSA Payment Dates for March 2027
Quick answer: SASSA pays Older Persons Grants on Tuesday, 2 March 2027, Disability Grants on Wednesday, 3 March, and Children’s Grants on Thursday, 4 March 2027. Exception payments are on Friday, 5 March. March is the last month of the 2026/27 financial year.
SASSA Payment Dates for March 2027
| Grant | Payment date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | 2 March 2027 | Tuesday |
| Disability Grant | 3 March 2027 | Wednesday |
| Children’s Grants | 4 March 2027 | Thursday |
| Exception payments | 5 March 2027 | Friday |
| SRD R370 | No single date | Check your own SRD status |
Grant-in-Aid is paid on the same day as the main grant it is linked to.
Grant Amounts in March 2027
| Grant | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant (60 to 74) | R2,400 |
| Older Persons Grant (75 and older) | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,290 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| Grant-in-Aid | R580 |
| SRD grant | R370 |
What Changes After March 2027?
- New grant amounts: Increases announced in the February 2027 Budget usually start with the April payment. See SASSA grant increase 2027.
- New payment schedule: SASSA publishes the 2027/28 payment dates before April.
- SRD R370: The SRD grant is currently funded until 31 March 2027. What happens after that depends on the Budget and government decisions. See our page on the Basic Income Support Grant.
What If Your Payment Is Late?
- Check that the date for your grant type has passed.
- Look at your bank statement, not only the balance.
- Check for an SMS from SASSA about a review.
- Call SASSA on 0800 60 10 11. See all SASSA contact numbers.
SASSA March 2027 Questions
When is the old age grant paid in March 2027?
On Tuesday, 2 March 2027.
When is the Child Support Grant paid in March 2027?
On Thursday, 4 March 2027.
Is the SRD grant paid after March 2027?
The SRD grant is funded until 31 March 2027. Any extension depends on the 2027 Budget and official announcements.
When will the April 2027 payment dates be announced?
SASSA usually publishes the new financial year’s payment schedule before April.
See February 2027 dates and the full SASSA payment calendar.